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02-02-2026 **MEETING CANCELED**Agenda Packet BOCPERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA 304 South Morgan Street, Room 215 Roxboro, NC 27573-5245 336-597-1720 Fax 336-599-1609 February 2, 2026 6:00 p.m. This meeting will convene in the Auditorium of the County Office Building. 1.CALL TO ORDER..........................................................................Chairman Puryear 2.INVOCATION 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5.PUBLIC HEARING A.Text Amendment TA-07-25 for Adoption of Amendments to the Solar Energy System Ordinance (pgs.3-85).................................................Nishith Trivedi 6.INFORMAL COMMENTS The Person County Board of Commissioners established a 10-minute segment which is open for informal comments and/or questions from citizens of this county on issues, other than those issues for which a public hearing has been scheduled. The time will be divided equally among those wishing to comment. It is requested that any person who wishes to address the Board, register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the meeting. 7.DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A.December 22, 2025, Minutes (pg.86) B.January 20, 2026, Minutes (pgs.87-92) C.Budget Amendment #13 (pg.93) D.Report of Unpaid 2025 Real Estate Taxes (pg.94) E.Advertisement of Unpaid 2025 Real Estate Taxes (pg.95) F.Tax Adjustments for February 2026 (pgs.96-115) 1 8.NEW BUSINESS A.Social Services Update (pgs.116-123)............................................................................Brian Hart B.Amendment to the Resolution Establishing 2026 Schedule of Regular Meetings for the Person County Board of Commissioners (pgs.124-126)..............................................................................Katherine Cathey 9.CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 10.MANAGER’S REPORT 11.COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS/COMMENTS 12.CLOSED SESSION A.Closed Session #1 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) for the purpose to consult with the county attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege in matters related to the following lawsuits: Person County v. Reaves, Person County v. Yarboro, and Hot Rock Haulers v. Person County with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, and County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr. Note: All Items on the Agenda are for Discussion and Action as deemed appropriate by the Board. 2 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Title: Text Amendment TA-07-25, for adoption of the amendments to the Solar Energy System Ordinance. Summary of Information: The proposed text amendment, requests the adoption of amendments to the Solar Energy System Ordinance. This request proposes a new the Type 4 system to only be allowed with a conditional zoning district. Financial Impact: Not applicable Recommended Action: The text amendment is complete and ready for decision by the Board of Commissioners. A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to adopt the amendments to the Solar Energy Systems Ordinance, (TA-07-25), and find it consistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan, specifically, Guiding Principle 2: Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth and 2.7. Provide utility infrastructure to support economic growth.” A motion to deny could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to deny the amendments to the Solar Energy Systems Ordinance, (TA-07-25), and find it inconsistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it does not support any of the Guiding Principles in the document.” Submitted By: Nishith Trivedi, Planning Director 3 PERSON COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Text Amendment TA-07-25, for adoption of the amendments to the Solar Energy System Ordinance. Request Text Amendment TA-07-25 is a request by Hyco Solar, LLC to approve amendments to the Solar Energy System Ordinance for the purpose of allowing solar energy systems larger than 100 acres with a conditional zoning request. Introduction The proposed text amendment, TA-07-25, requests the adoption of amendments to the Solar Energy System Ordinance. This request proposes a Type 4 system to only be allowed with a conditional zoning district. The entire text of the Solar Energy System Ordinance is included with proposed language written in and highlighted as amended are throughout the ordinance. New text is denoted with a red font and new text in a red font and yellow highlighting was added after the Planning Board’s hearing to reflect changes discussed with the Planning Board. The applicant also provided a detailed narrative to accompany their request and letters of support. The topic for tonight’s discussion is only whether this language provides an acceptable framework to review large-scale farms. While the applicant has a site in mind, they are not seeking concurrent ordinance adoption and conditional zoning review. A full application would be submitted, with the needed notice, for any specific site, if this language was favorably received. Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Consistency The Solar Energy Ordinance is separate from the Planning Ordinance, but amendments to it also require a plan consistency statement and a recommendation from the Planning Board and the Board of Commissioners. North Carolina General Statues provide the following criteria to guide amendment discussions: Zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and shall be designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. The regulations may address the following public purposes: •to provide adequate light and air; •to prevent the overcrowding of land; •to avoid undue concentration of population; •to lessen congestion in the streets; •to secure safety from fire, panic, and dangers; •to facilitate the efficient and adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements; and 4 TA-01-25 Application Staff Report 1/20/2026 Page 2 of 2 •to promote the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the community. The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration to: •the character of the district •its peculiar suitability for particular uses •with a view to conserving the value of buildings and •encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdiction. Planning Board Hearing and Recommendation The Planning Board conducted a public hearing on August 14. Ten residents spoke, in addition to the applicant. Speakers were evenly mixed between being in favor and in opposition to the amendments. The hearing lasted approximately 3 hours. The approved minutes are available on the county website. After discussion, the Member James made a motion to approve an amended version of the ordinance and that was seconded by Member Wagstaff. Members James, Lester, and Wagstaff voted in favor of the amendment. Chair George, Member Lynch and Member McFarland voted against the amendment. Vice- Chair Allen had an excused absence from the meeting. Therefore, there is no recommendation form the board. Planning & Zoning Department Staff Analysis & Potential Motion The Solar Energy Ordinance currently limits solar farms to 100 acres. A handful of sizable farms exist around the county, but none of the solar arrays exceed 100 acres. A quick read of the draft Unified Development Ordinance indicated the 100-acre limit would have remained in effect. From the information provided by the applicant, it appears larger scale solar farms are the only way to integrate solar into the larger energy grid and to bring private interests into the energy production efforts. The proposed language is just that, a proposal. I expect the applicants would be open to discussing changes if the board members suggested alternatives. Any future conditional zoning application would also be fully reviewed and subject to conditions. Guiding Principle 2: Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth 2.7. Provide utility infrastructure to support economic growth. Sample motions: A motion to approve could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to adopt the amendments to the Solar Energy Systems Ordinance, (TA-07-25), and find it consistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan, specifically, Guiding Principle 2: Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth and 2.7. Provide utility infrastructure to support economic growth.” A motion to deny could be worded as follows: “I hereby move to deny the amendments to the Solar Energy Systems Ordinance, (TA-07-25), and find it inconsistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it does not support any of the Guiding Principles in the document.” Attachments: Exhibit A: Text Amendment Ordinance with full text of Solar Energy System Ordinance Exhibit B: Narrative provided by the applicant including Letters of support provided by the applicant Exhibit C: Ordinance amending the Solar Energy System Ordinance 5 1 177280269.1 PERSON COUNTY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ORDINANCE Redline Version with Changed Recommended by Planning Board in Motion to Approve on August 14, 2025 (Motion vote was 3-3) Changes recommended by Planning Board are shown in both redline and highlight and include the following: •Edits to Section 2.1 (Table of General Regulations for SES) •Edits to Section 2.2 (Setback Requirements for SES) •New requirement in Section 3.2.B.5 (Conditional District Rezoning Application Requirements) Exhibit A 6 2 177280269.1 PERSON COUNTY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ORDINANCE Adopted by the Person County Board of Commissioners on the 5th Day of October, 2020. Amended on the 7th day of February 2022. ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.1 Title 1.2 Purpose 1.3 Authority and Grant of Power 1.4 Jurisdiction and Applicability 1.5 Definitions ARTICLE 2. SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 2.1 General Regulations 2.2 Setbacks 2.3 Height and Size Limitation 2.4 Buffers and Landscaping 2.5 Aviation Notification 2.6 Decommissioning and Abandonment ARTICLE 3. LEGAL PROVISIONS 3.1 Procedure for Level 1, 2 and 3 Solar Energy System Development Approval 3.13.2 Procedure for Level 4 Solar Energy System Development Approval 3.23.3 Penalties for Violations 3.33.4 Severability 3.43.5 Variance 3.53.6 Effective Date 7 3 177280269.1 ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.1 Title a) This document shall be known and cited as “Person County Solar Energy System Ordinance”. 1.2 Purpose a) The purpose of this ordinance is to facilitate the construction, installation, and operation of solar energy systems (SES) in Person County in a manner that promotes economic development, preserves the dignity and aesthetics of the environment in Person County, and ensures the protection of health, safety, and welfare while also avoiding adverse impacts to important areas such as agricultural lands. This ordinance is not intended to replace safety, health, or environmental requirements contained in other applicable codes, standards, or ordinances. The provisions of this ordinance shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state, or federal law. 1.3 Authority and Grant of Power a)This ordinance is adopted under the authority and provisions of the General Statute of North Carolina, Chapter 153A Article 18160D. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to conflict with or supersede any provision of the General Statute of North Carolina Chapter 153A160D. 1.4 Jurisdiction and Applicability a) The regulations contained herein shall govern development of land within Person County, North Carolina as provided in General Statute 153A, Article 18160D, except those lands lying within jurisdiction of any municipality, unless such municipality shall have by resolution requesting the County enforce these regulations within the municipality’s area of jurisdiction. b) Solar energy systems established prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall remain exempt except if major modifications to an existing solar energy systems are proposed and require a new Special Use Permit to be issued by the Board of Commissioners. The modified area of the SES permitted under the new Special Use Permit shall be subject to the conditions of this ordinance. Maintenance and repair are not subject to this ordinance. 8 4 177280269.1 1.5 Definitions a)Abandonment: Any solar energy system that ceases to produce energy on a continuous basis for twelve (12) months will be considered abandoned. b)Accessory Equipment: Any equipment serving or being used in conjunction with a solar energy system. The term includes utility or transmission equipment, power supplies, generators, batteries, equipment buildings, and storage sheds, shelters, or similar structures. c)Decommissioning Plan: A document that details the planned shut down and removal of a solar energy system from operation or use. d)Major Modification: Any change which would require findings of fact or evidence in addition to those in the record of the public hearing for the original Special Use Permit, or subsequent modifications, if any. By way of example, but not of limitation, any of the following shall constitute a major modification requiring an application to be resubmitted in accordance with applicable ordinance provisions: 1.Significant changes in the zoning lot’s boundaries, unless the purposes of this ordinance or of the County’s plan for the comprehensive development of the area within which the lot is located are satisfied to an equivalent or greater degree. Significant ch ange in the boundaries of the site if public purposes are not satisfied to an equivalent or greater degree; 2.A change in the use approved; 3.Significant changes in the location of principal and/or accessory structures and/or uses; 4.Structural alterations significantly affecting the basic size, form, style, ornamentation, and appearance of principal and/or accessory structures as shown in the plan; 5.Significant changes in pedestrian or vehicular access or circulation 6.Significant changes in the amount or location of required landscape screening if an alternate proposal does not provide the same or greater degree. e)Property Owner: The person(s), entity, or company having fee simple ownership of the property where the solar energy system is located. f)Solar Array: An active solar energy system that converts sunlight into electricity using either Thermal or photovoltaic methods. Such a system has multiple solar collectors, and might include transformers, generators, batteries, and other appurtenant structures and/or facilities. g)Solar Collector or Solar Panel: A device that converts sunlight into electricity using either thermal or photovoltaic methods. 9 5 177280269.1 h)Solar Energy System: The components and subsystems required to convert solar energy into electric or thermal energy suitable for use. The area of the system includes all the land inside the perimeter of the system, which extends to any fencing. Area restrictions are based on the acreage of panels. The term applies, but is not limited to, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar thermal systems, and solar hot water systems. A system fits into one of three four system types: Level 1 SES, Level 2 SES, and Level 3 SES, and Level 4 SES. 1.Level 1 Solar Energy System (SES) – Includes the following in all Person County Zoning Districts: i.Roof-mounted on any code-compliant structure. ii.Ground mounted less than 1/2 acre. iii.Covering permanent parking lots and other hardscape areas. iv.Building integrated solar (i.e., shingle, hanging solar, canopy, etc.). 2.Level 2 Solar Energy System (SES) – Ground mounted systems greater than or equal to ½ acre and less than ten (10) acres in all Person County Zoning Districts. 3.Level 3 Solar Energy System (SES) – Ground mounted systems greater than or equal to ten (10) acres, but no greater than one hundred (100) acres in all Person County Zoning Districts. 3.4. Level 4 Solar Energy System (SES) – Ground mounted systems greater than one hundred (100) acres. 10 6 177280269.1 ARTICLE 2. SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS (Rev. 2/7/22) 2.1 General Regulations Solar energy systems are permitted in Person County as follows: Table 2.1 General Regulations for Solar Energy Systems in Person County X = Permitted Use ; SUP/CD = Special Use Permit/Conditional Rezoning ; left blank = Prohibited; CD = Conditional Rezoning Residential (R) Highway Commercial (B-1) Neighborhood Shopping (B- 2) General Industrial (GI) Rural Conservation (RC) Level 1 X X X X X Level 2 SUP/CD SUP/CD SUP/CD CD Level 3 SUP/CD CD SUP/CD CD Level 4 CD CD CD CD CD 2.2 Setbacks Setbacks for solar energy systems are measured from the nearest solar panel to the nearest property line and/or right-of-way line. Setbacks for solar energy systems in Person County as follows: Table 2.2 Setback Requirements for Solar Energy Systems in Person County Left blank = Prohibited in that district Residential (R) Highway Commercial (B-1) Neighborhood Shopping (B- 2) General Industrial (GI) Rural Conservation (RC) Level 1 Per District Regulations contained in Person County Planning Ordinance Level 2 * 200’ 200’ 200’ 200’ Level 3 * 200’ 200’ 200’ 200’ Level 4 * 200’ 200’ 200’ 200’ 200’ *All solar energy systems shall be separated by a minimum distance of 300’ from all residential dwellings as measured from the nearest solar panel to the nearest dwelling. In addition, all solar energy systems shall be separated by a minimum distance of 100’ from the nearest well for human consumption. EXCEPTION: Where a solar energy system facility is located on multiple contiguous lots of record in separate ownership, the building setback and buffer requirement shall apply only to the exterior perimeter 11 7 177280269.1 of the project boundaries surrounding the facility and not the interior property boundaries within the facility. A written waiver signed by the property owner(s) shall be required. 2.3 Height and Size Limitation a)For Level 1 roof mounted systems, height is limited to the applicable district regulation. The height of Level 1, 2, and 3, and 4 ground mounted systems shall be measured from the highest natural grade below each solar panel. For ground mounted systems, panel height shall not exceed 15’ in all districts. Poles and wires reasonably necessary to connect to public electric utilities for all solar energy systems shall not be subject to this requirement. b)The maximum size of a level 3 solar energy system shall not exceed one hundred (100) acres as measured around the exterior perimeter of the panels (outside of the buffer area). No level 3 solar energy system shall be located within one (1) linear mile of an existing level 3 solar energy system. b)c) No Level 4 solar energy system shall be located within one (1) linear mile of an existing Level 3 or Level 4 solar energy system, measured from property line to property line. 2.4 Buffers and Landscaping a)Level 1 systems shall be exempt from buffering and landscaping requirements. b)Solar collectors, accessory equipment, and associated outside storage for Level 2, and 3 and 4 systems shall be completely screened with a 150’ vegetative buffer from view from all property and right-of-way lines. Buffers shall include at a minimum, evergreen shrubs and a combination of deciduous and evergreen trees as follows: 1.Every 500 square feet of buffer shall include one evergreen or deciduous tree that shall be a minimum of 6’ at planting and have a minimum height of 15’ within 3 years and spread of at least 30’ within 10 years; and, 2.5 evergreen shrubs, or 3 evergreens and 2 deciduous shrubs, that shall be a minimum of 3’ at planting and have a height and spread of at least 5’ in 10 years. 3.Existing vegetation may be counted toward the required plantings when identified on a landscape plan and certified by an arborist, landscape architect, landscape designer. Plants identified for the buffer must be protected from all land disturbing activities and construction at a distance equal to the drip line of the plant(s) to be used toward the buffer. 2.5 Aviation Notification a)Level 1 systems shall be exempt from aviation notification requirements. 12 8 177280269.1 b) For all Level 2, and 3, and 4 systems, a map analysis showing a radius of five (5) nautical miles from the center of the solar energy system with any airport operations within this area highlighted shall be submitted with the initial application. 1. For systems not containing airport operations within five (5) nautical miles from the center of the solar energy system, attach map analysis results to permit application. 2. For systems containing airport operations within five (5) nautical miles from the center of the solar energy system, the following items must be included with the permit application: i. Map analysis results. ii. Determination of whether the airport is in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). iii. Documentation/certification that the project will not interfere with airport/aircraft communications systems. iv. Proof of delivery of notification, date of delivery, and response(s) for the following documents: a) For consideration of potential impacts to low altitude military flight paths, notification of intent to construct the solar energy system shall be sent to the NC Commanders Council at least 45 days before the Special Use Permit/Conditional Rezoning hearing for Level 2, and 3 and 4 solar energy systems and at least 45 days before starting construction for all other Level 2, and 3 and 4 solar energy systems. Notification shall include location of solar energy system (i.e. map, coordinates, address, or parcel ID), technology (i.e. roof-mounted PV, ground mounted fixed PV, tracked PV, solar thermal, etc.), and the area of the system (e.g. 5 acres). b) A full report for each flight path and observation point, as well as the contact information for the Planning Director, shall be sent to the authority indicated below at least 45 days before the Special Use Permit/Conditional Rezoning hearing for Level 2, and 3 and 4 solar energy systems and at least 45 days before starting construction for all other Level 2, and 3 and 4 solar energy systems. The latest version of the Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) shall be used per its user’s manual to evaluate the solar glare aviation hazard. SGHAT can be accessed via the following website: www.forgesolar.com. 1. Airport operations at airports in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) within five nautical miles of the center 13 9 177280269.1 of SES: provide required information to the North Carolina Division of Aviation and Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport District Office (ADO) with oversight of North Carolina and receive responses from those agencies at least 10 business days prior to the hearing. Those responses shall be provided to both the Person County Planning and Zoning Department and Person County Airport Commission. 2.Airport operations at airports not in the NPIAS, including military airports, within five nautical miles of the center of SES: provide required information to the NC Commanders Council for military airports and to the management of the airport for non-military airports. v.Any applicable solar energy system design changes (e.g. module tilt, module reflectivity, etc.) after initial submittal shall be rerun in the SGHAT tool and the new full report shall be sent without undue delay to the contact specified in iii.b. (1) and iii.b. (2) for accurate records of the as-built system. 2.6 Decommissioning and Abandonment a)Decommissioning and abandonment requirements shall only apply to Level 2, and 3 and 4 solar energy systems 1.Level 1 systems shall be exempt from decommissioning and abandonment requirements. b)A solar energy system that ceases to produce energy on a continuous basis for 12 months will be considered abandoned unless the current responsible party (or parties) with ownership interest in the solar energy system provides substantial evidence (updated every six (6) months after 12 months of no energy production) to the Planning Director of the intent to maintain and reinstate the operation of that facility. It is the responsibility of the responsible party (or parties) to remove all equipment and facilities and restore the parcel to its condition prior to development of the solar energy system. Restoration to less than the original condition is acceptable when it is requested in writing by the parcel owner. c)At the time of applying for permits, the applicant (solar energy system developer or property owner) shall include a decommissioning plan addressing the following items: 1.Anticipated life of the solar energy system. 14 10 177280269.1 2. Defined conditions upon which decommissioning will be initiated (i.e. end of land lease, no power production for 12 months, etc.) 3. Removal of all non-utility owned equipment, conduit, structures, fencing, solar panels, and foundations. 4. Restoration of property to condition prior to development of the solar energy system. 5. Timeframe for completion of decommissioning activities, not to exceed one (1) year. 6. Description and copy of any lease or any other agreement with the property owner regarding decommissioning. 7. Name and address of person or party responsible for decommissioning. 8. Plans and schedule for updating the Decommissioning Plan. 9. A verifiable means of determining if the decommissioning plan needs to be activated due to cessation of use for 365 days, such as a letter from the electric utility stating that it will notify the Planning Department within ten (10) business days if electricity is not received from an array within the solar energy system for 365 days. 10. Estimated decommissioning costs including contingency costs of at least 25% (in current dollars), as provided by an appropriately experienced, North Carolina licensed Engineer, under seal. d) Prior to the issuance of a zoning compliance certificate, the county must receive a performance guarantee in favor of the county in an amount equal to 1.25 times the estimated decommissioning cost as determined by a North Carolina licensed engineer. The performance guarantee m ust be satisfactory to the Planning Director and may include a performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or other surety approved by the Planning Director and County Attorney. Following initial submittal of the performance guarantee, the cost calculation for decommissioning shall be reviewed every three (3) years, and adjusted accordingly based upon an updated estimate of a North Carolina licensed Engineer under seal, of the estimated decommissioning costs. Failure to comply with any requirement of this section shall result in the immediate termination and revocation of all prior approvals and permits; further, the County shall be entitled to make immediate demand upon, and/or retain any proceeds of the surety, which shall be used for the decommissioning and/or removal of the solar energy system, even if it is still operational. 15 11 177280269.1 ARTICLE 3. LEGAL PROVISIONS (Rev. 2/7/22) 3.1 Procedure for Level 1, 2 and 3 Solar Energy System Development Approval A.After the effective date of this ordinance, no proposed solar energy system as defined in this ordinance and within Person County’s jurisdiction shall proceed with construction until it has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Director or his/her designee and as evidenced by an approved Person County Zoning Permit in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. B.Existing SES developments are governed under the Planning Ordinance regulations in place prior to the effective date of this ordinance unless a major modification as defined by this ordinance is proposed and requires a new Special Use Permit to be issued. If a new Special Use Permit is required, the SES will be required to meet the provisions of this Ordinance. C.Level 1 Solar Energy Systems as Permitted Uses Level 1 solar energy systems allowed as permitted uses must meet the applicable height, setback, and related district standards. Level 1 solar energy systems must complete the following for approval: 1.Approval from Person County Environmental Health or the City of Roxboro Public Works. 2.Addressing from Person County GIS. 3.Zoning permit application and site plan for Person County Planning and Zoning. * 4.Building permit application and building plans for Person County Building Inspections. In addition to general site plan requirements, site plans submitted to Person County Planning and Zoning for Level 1 solar energy systems must show the following: 1.The entire property boundary including existing structures. 2.Planned location of each solar array and accessory equipment. 3.The front, rear, and side setbacks of the solar array and accessory equipment. 4.(If applicable) Required buffer areas with description. 5.A table containing the number, dimensions, height, and type of each proposed solar array including their generating capacity. *Following completion of construction, Level 1 ground mounted solar energy systems may be required to submit a final as-built survey to the Planning Director. Following approval of the final as-built survey, systems may receive their Certificate of Occupancy. D.Level 2 Solar Energy Systems as Permitted Uses 16 12 177280269.1 Level 2 solar energy systems allowed as permitted uses must meet the applicable height, setback, aviation notification, and related district standards. Level 2 solar energy systems must complete the following for approval: 1. Approval from Person County Environmental Health or the City of Roxboro Public Works. 2. Addressing from Person County GIS. 3. Zoning permit application and site plan for Person County Planning and Zoning. * 4. Decommissioning Plan submitted to Person County Planning and Zoning. 5. Building permit application and building plans for Person County Building Inspections. In addition to the standards listed in the Person County Planning Ordinance Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Requirements, the site plan submitted to Person County Planning and Zoning must show the following: 1. Planned location of each solar array and accessory equipment. 2. The front, rear, and side setbacks of the solar array and accessory equipment. 3. (If applicable) Required buffer areas with description. 4. A table containing the number, dimensions, height, and type of each proposed solar array including their generating capacity. *Level 2 solar energy systems in the Neuse watershed may require additional materials Following completion of construction, all Level 2 solar energy systems shall submit a final as-built survey to the Planning Director. Following submission and approval of the final as -built survey, Level 2 solar energy systems must receive an approved final zoning inspection performed on-site by the Person County Planning and Zoning Department prior to receiving their Certificate of Occupancy. Properties located in the Neuse watershed may require additional materials prior to receiving their Certificate of Occupancy. E. Level 2 and 3 Solar Energy Systems Requiring Special Use Permits or Conditional District Rezonings Level 2 and 3 solar energy systems requiring Special Use Permits or Conditional District Rezonings must submit a completed Special Use Permit/Conditional District Rezoning Application and site plan to the Person County Planning and Zoning Department*. A copy of all aviation requirements shall also be submitted to the Person County Airport Commission. Applicants may choose to provide a sketch plan to the Planning Administrator ahead of a site plan, as sketch plans do not require much investment and are an opportunity for the Planning Administrator to point out design changes ahead of more expensive site planning. 17 13 177280269.1 1.In addition to the standards listed in the Person County Planning Ordinance Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Requirements, the site plan submitted to Person County Planning and Zoning must show the following: a)A narrative describing the proposed solar energy systems, including an overview of the project and estimated megawatt output of the project, b)Planned location of each solar array and accessory equipment. c)The front, rear, and side setbacks of the solar array and accessory equipment. d)(If applicable) Required buffer areas with description. e)A table containing the number, dimensions, height, and type of each proposed solar array. f)Location where wiring is brought together for inter -connection to the system components and/or the local utility power grid, and location of disconnect switch. g)Location of any onsite battery storage systems/units. * Level 2 and 3 solar energy systems in the Neuse watershed may require additional materials 2. The following information shall also be included in the submittal for a special use permit or conditional district rezoning application: a)A copy of the lease agreements with each property owner and any access and utility easements. Lease agreements shall have a provision that describes how the agreement may be renewed. Identifying information, as defined in North Carolina General Statute §14-113.20(b), and proprietary information may be redacted. b)Evidence that the electrical utility provider has established an agreement/contract with the solar energy system owner to install an interconnected system. Any customer - owned generator (off grid systems) shall be exempt from this requirement. c)Documentation regarding the type and quantity of battery storag e units and configurations, if onsite battery storage systems are to be used. Any battery storage technology that contains PFAS (Polyfluoroalkyl substances) must be noted in the application. If the project intends on using PFAS-containing battery storage technology, a containment plan and a separate decommissioning plan from the plan described below must be submitted for approval. If the battery-decommissioning plan includes recycling as a method for disposition of the spent batteries, the name of the recycling facility permitted to accept PFAS-containing batteries must be provided. If the project does not intend to use PFAS-containing batteries, certification from the 18 14 177280269.1 battery manufacturer must be provided stating that the batteries used do not contain PFAS. d) A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment prepared by a duly licensed professional in the State of North Carolina. e) Fire Prevention and Emergency Response facilities shall be installed by the solar energy system owner and approved by the Person County Fire Marshal to include, at a minimum, the following: 1. Confirmation that the fire department located in the same fire district as the major solar energy system has or will acquire equipment to contain and extinguish any fire at the solar energy system. Any new equipment requested by the fire district shall be paid for by the major solar energy system owner. 2. Chemical fire suppressants shall be located and properly stored at each battery storage area and transformer as directed by the County Fire Marshal. 3. An Emergency Response Plan consistent with all applicable Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines shall be prepared by the solar energy system owner and approved by the County Fire Marshal. 4. The 50’ area in between the edge of the buffer and the panels shall be maintained and inspected on an annual basis (see Section 3.1-i) to ensure that emergency vehicles can adequately access the perimeter of the site. f) Other relevant studies, reports, certifications, information, documents and approvals as may be reasonably requested by the County to ensure compliance with this ordinance. Recognizing the unique environmental challenges of a solar energy system, studies t hat may be required under this paragraph may include but are not limited to the following: 1. Field surveys for all State or Federal listed species that are protected under State or Federal Law; 2. Geologic reports mapping and describing geological resources such as bedrock outcrops, groundwater recharge zones, seeps, springs and general characterization of groundwater resources; 3. Surface water resources including wetlands; 4. Site specific soil surveys to include information on prime farmland soils as classified by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, hydric soils and 19 15 177280269.1 hydric components of non-hydric soil series, soil erodibility, agricultural suitability and site index for growing timber; 5.Environmental constraints analysis; 6.Other studies of the project site, receiving waters, and adjacent or nearby natural and environmental resources as may be requested by any County agency. F.Special Use Permit/Conditional District Rezoning Applications and site plans shall be submitted in a timely manner so as to allow Person County Planning and Zoning staff adequate time to meet legislative advertising requirements. The Person County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to review the solar energy system Special Use Permit/Conditional District Rezoning (the Planning Board shall also review the conditional district rezoning prior to review by the Board of Commissioners). Following review of the application, the Board of Commissioners will render a decision. G.Following approval of the Special Use Permit or Conditional District Rezoning, Level 2 and 3 solar energy systems must complete the following for approval: 1.Approval from Person County Environmental Health or the City of Roxboro Public Works. 2.Addressing from Person County GIS. 3.Zoning permit application and approved site plan for Person County Planning and Zoning.* 4.Decommissioning Plan submitted to Person County Planning and Zoning. 5.Building permit application and building plans for Person County Building Inspections. * Level 2 and 3 solar energy systems in the Neuse watershed may require additional materials H.Following completion of construction, all Level 2 and 3 solar energy systems shall submit the following: 1.A final as-built survey shall be submitted to the Planning Director. 2.A letter of certification from a North Carolina licensed engineer indicating that the inverter noise shall not exceed the lower of 3dBA Leg (1 HR) above preconstruction background or 40 Leg (1 HR) dBA, measured at any property line during output that exceeds 95% rated capacity from the facility. Following submission and approval of the final as-built survey, Level 2 and 3 solar energy systems must receive an approved final zoning inspection performed on-site by the Person County Planning and Zoning Department prior to receiving their Certificate of Occupancy. Properties located in the Neuse watershed may require additional materials prior to receiving their Certificate of Occupancy. I.An annual inspection performed by the Planning Director and/or his designee to ensure compliance with the requirements of this ordinance and an inspection fee shall be charged to the owner of the 20 16 177280269.1 solar energy system as set out in the official fee schedule approved by the Person County Board of Commissioners. Any deficiencies noted shall be corrected upon receipt of notice from the Planning Director, either following the annual inspection or when the deficiency becomes known to the Planning Director or owner of the solar energy system. 3.2 Procedure for Level 4 Solar Energy System Development Approval A.Level 4 Solar Energy Systems Requiring Conditional District Rezonings Level 4 solar energy systems are allowed only in a conditional zoning district and include individualized development conditions along with development plans. In all conditional zoning districts in which Level 4 solar energy systems are allowed, no proposed solar energy system shall proceed with construction until it has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Director or his/her designee and as evidenced by an approved Person County Zoning Permit in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. B.Conditional District (CD) Rezonings Process. Applications for a conditional district rezoning to include a Level 4 Solar Energy System use are submitted and reviewed in accordance with Person County Planning Ordinance Section 154 (entitled “Conditional District (CD) Rezonings”) and require a complete Application for CD-Rezoning Map Amendment accompanied by a site plan. In addition to the application requirements in Person County Planning Ordinance Section 154, applications for a conditional district rezoning to include a Level 4 Solar Energy System must also comply with the following: 1.The application must be submitted 45 days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which the application will be reviewed. Within 10 days of receiving a complete application, the Planning Director or his/her designee shall provide a copy of the application to the County Fire Marshall for his/her review and comment, if any. 2.A site plan shall be submitted as part of the conditional district rezoning application and made a condition. In addition to the standards listed in the Person County Planning Ordinance Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Requirements, the site plan must, at a minimum, show the following*: i.A narrative describing the proposed solar energy systems, including an overview of the project and estimated megawatt output of the project, ii.Planned location of each solar array and accessory equipment. iii.The front, rear, and side setbacks of the solar array and accessory equipment. iv.Buffer areas with description. 21 17 177280269.1 v. Horizontal and vertical (elevation) scaled drawings with dimensions of proposed solar accessory equipment, as well as the approximate number of solar panels included. vi. Location where wiring is brought together for inter-connection to the system components and/or the local utility power grid, and location of disconnect switch. vii. Location of any onsite battery storage systems/units. * Solar energy systems in the Neuse watershed may require additional materials. 3. The application must also specify any additional conditions proposed. All those regulations which apply to the corresponding general use zoning district are the minimum requirements in the conditional district. Any conditions proposed should include greater restrictions on development and use of the property than would apply in the corresponding general use district. 4. The application shall state the maximum size of the proposed Level 4 solar energy system use, as measured around the exterior perimeter of the panels (outside of the buffer area). 5. The application shall specify whether sheep grazing will be used for vegetation removal. 6. The following information shall also be included in the conditional district rezoning application: i. A copy of the lease agreements with each property owner and any access and utility easements. Lease agreements shall have a provision that describes how the agreement may be renewed. Identifying information, as defined in North Carolina General Statute §14-113.20(b), and proprietary information may be redacted. ii. Evidence that the electrical utility provider has established an agreement/contract with the solar energy system owner to install an interconnected system. Any customer-owned generator (off grid systems) shall be exempt from this requirement. iii. A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment prepared by a duly licensed professional in the State of North Carolina. 22 18 177280269.1 C.Level 4 Solar Energy System Development Approval A.Zoning Permit for Level 4 Solar Energy Systems. In all conditional zoning districts in which Level 4 Solar Energy System is an allowed use, no proposed solar energy system shall proceed with construction until a Zoning Permit application has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Director or his/her designee in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. A Zoning Permit application for a Level 4 Solar Energy System must comply with all conditions of the conditional zoning district, including the approved site plan, and must include the following: a.If onsite battery storage systems are to be used, documentation regarding the type and quantity of battery storage units and configurations is required. Any battery storage technology that contains PFAS (Polyfluoroalkyl substances) must be noted in the application. If the project intends on using PFAS-containing battery storage technology, a containment plan and a separate decommissioning plan from the plan described below must be submitted for approval. If the battery-decommissioning plan includes recycling as a method for disposition of the spent batteries, the name of the recycling facility permitted to accept PFAS-containing batteries must be provided. If the project does not intend to use PFAS-containing batteries, certification from the battery manufacturer must be provided stating that the batteries used do not contain PFAS. b.Fire Prevention and Emergency Response facilities shall be installed by the solar energy system owner and approved by the Person County Fire Marshal to include, at a minimum, the following: 1.Chemical fire suppressants shall be located and properly stored at each battery storage area and transformer as directed by the County Fire Marshal. 2.An Emergency Response Plan consistent with all applicable Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines shall be prepared by the solar energy system owner and approved by the County Fire Marshal. 3.The 50’ area in between the edge of the buffer and the panels shall be maintained and inspected on an annual basis (see Section 3.1-i) to ensure that emergency vehicles can adequately access the perimeter of the site. 23 19 177280269.1 c. Other relevant studies, reports, certifications, information, documents and approvals as may be reasonably requested by the County to ensure compliance with this ordinance. Recognizing the unique environmental challenges of a solar energy system, studies that may be required under this paragraph may include but are not limited to the following: 1. Field surveys for all State or Federal listed species that are protected under State or Federal Law; 2. Geologic reports mapping and describing geological resources such as bedrock outcrops, groundwater recharge zones, seeps, springs and general characterization of groundwater resources; 3. Surface water resources including wetlands; 4. Site specific soil surveys to include information on prime farmland soils as classified by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, hydric soils and hydric components of non-hydric soil series, soil erodibility, agricultural suitability and site in dex for growing timber; 5. Environmental constraints analysis; 6. Other studies of the project site, receiving waters, and adjacent or nearby natural and environmental resources as may be requested by any County agency. B. Level 4 solar energy systems may also require the following additional approvals, as applicable: a. Approval from Person County Environmental Health or the City of Roxboro Public Works. b. Addressing from Person County GIS. c. Decommissioning Plan submitted to Person County Planning and Zoning. d. Building permit application and building plans for Person County Building Inspections. C. Following completion of construction, all Level 4 solar energy systems shall submit the following: a. A final as-built survey shall be submitted to the Planning Director. b. A letter of certification from a North Carolina licensed engineer indicating that the inverter noise shall not exceed the lower of 3dBA Leg (1 HR) above preconstruction 24 20 177280269.1 background or 40 Leg (1 HR) dBA, measured at any property line during output that exceeds 95% rated capacity from the facility. D.Following submission and approval of the final as-built survey, Level 4 solar energy systems must receive an approved final zoning inspection performed on-site by the Person County Planning and Zoning Department prior to receiving their Certificate of Occupancy. Properties located in the Neuse watershed may require additional materials prior to receiving their Certificate of Occupancy. 3.2 3.3 Penalties for Violations Any person, firm, corporation, or other entity who constructs, maintains or operates, or who controls the maintenance of a solar energy system in violation of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to prosecution, and if convicted, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500, or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, or both, in the discretion of the court. Each day that said solar energy system is constructed, maintained or operated in violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. 3.3 3.4 Severability Should any provision of this Ordinance be declared by any court, administrative body, or board, or any other governmental body or board, to be unconstitutional, invalid, preempted, void, or otherwise inapplicable for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional, invalid, preempted, void, or otherwise inapplicable. 3.4 3.5 Variance A variance from the provisions of this Ordinance may be authorized by the Board of Adjustment provided that all of the following criteria are met: a)Unnecessary hardship would result from the strict application of the Ordinance. It shall not be necessary to demonstrate that, in the absence of the variance, no reasonable use can be made of the property. b)The hardship results from conditions that are peculiar to the property, such as location, size, or topography. Hardships resulting from personal circumstances, as well as hardships resulting from conditions that are common to the neighborhood or the general public, may not be the basis for granting a variance. 25 21 177280269.1 c) The hardship did not result from actions taken by the applicant or property owner. The act of purchasing property with knowledge that circumstances exist that may justify the granting of a variance shall not be regarded as a self-created hardship. d) The requested variance is consistent with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the Ordinance, such that public safety is secured, and substantial justice is achieved. 3.5 3.6 Effective Date This Ordinance was duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Person County, North Carolina on the 5th day of October 2020 and revised on the 7th day of February 2022. Gordon Powell, Chairman Date Person County Board of Commissioners Attested by: Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Person County Board of Commissioners 26 Person County Solar Ordinance Text Amendment Narrative Summary of Proposed Text Amendment This is a proposed text amendment to the Person County Solar Energy System Ordinance (the “SES Ordinance”). The SES Ordinance regulates the construction and operation of solar energy systems in Person County. Under the current ordinance, there are three types of solar energy systems (referred to as Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3). Level 1 systems are permitted by right in all zoning districts and are approved administratively by County Staff. Level 2 and 3 systems are permitted in certain zoning districts, upon approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) by the County Board of Commissioners. Level 3 systems – which are the largest systems allowed under the current ordinance - may not exceed 100 acres in size, as measured around the exterior perimeter of the panels (outside of the buffer area). There are currently seven Level 3 systems in the County that total to 22.5 MWac. The purpose of this text amendment is to: 1.create a new category of solar energy systems (referred to as Level 4), that allows for solar energy systems that exceed the current size allowance for a Level 3; 2.require that Level 4 systems only be allowed with a conditional rezoning; and 3.define the process by which Person County landowners can petition the County to have their property rezoned to a conditional district to allow a Level 4 use subject to agreed upon, individualized development conditions, and an accompanying site plan. While a Level 4 would not be restricted based on a size in acreage, it would be restricted based on site-specific conditions imposed in the conditional district and the accompanying site plan, as explained in more detail below. Overview of Conditional District Rezonings It would be helpful to start with an overview of how conditional rezonings work. Person County’s Planning Ordinance provides a general process for requesting Conditional District (CD) Rezonings (see Section 154); however, it has been some time since a conditional district rezoning application has been submitted in Person County. Conditional rezonings are also unlike other requests that commonly come before the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners and offer more flexibility, which make it a popular tool for regulating development in other parts of the State. Exhibit B 27 2 A conditional district is best described as a tailor-made zoning district with conditions that apply only to the property or properties subject to the rezoning request. The conditions are agreed upon by the property owner and the County, and become binding on the use and development of the property within the conditional district[1]. A conditional district rezoning is a legislative, discretionary decision. Conditional rezoning decisions are made by the Board of Commissioners, after review and recommendation from the Planning Board. They are based on broad considerations such as the health, safety and welfare of the public, consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and whether the request is reasonable and in the public interest. Unlike an administrative staff decision or a Special Use Permit, there is no entitlement to the approval of a conditional rezoning request. Conditional rezonings are also unlike general rezonings, where the regulations of the zoning district apply uniformly to all property within the district. In addition to the requirements in the Person County Planning Ordinance for CD Rezoning requests, the proposed text amendment includes additional requirements for conditional district rezonings for Level 4 solar energy systems. Specifically, among other requirements: - The application must include a site plan for the development of a solar energy system at the property. This site plan becomes a zoning condition and any level 4 solar energy system at the property must develop in accordance with the site plan. - The application must also state any additional conditions proposed by the applicant. The regulations of the corresponding general zoning district are the minimum requirements, and the applicant can only include conditions that are more restrictive than the requirements of the general zoning district. For example, if property is currently zoned Rural Conservation (RC) and RC requires Level 4 solar energy systems provide a 150 foot vegetative buffer from all adjacent property, the applicant cannot propose a condition to reduce this to 100 feet, but could include a condition to increase this buffer to 175 feet. Per the proposed text amendment, property rezoned to a conditional district for a Level 4 use, must still apply for and obtain a zoning permit from the Planning Department prior to commencing development. For zoning permit approval, all requirements of the conditional rezoning district must be met, including compliance with the site plan, as well as any other requirements listed in the SES Ordinance. [1] For more information on conditional rezonings and conditions that may be included, see the attached article from the UNC School of Government, David Owens, entitled What Conditions Can be Included in Conditional Zoning? 28 3 Why this Ordinance Change is being requested Since the passing of the bipartisan House Bill 951 and the growing load forecast that the utilities in North Carolina are projecting, additional energy sources are needed. This House Bill not only allows utilities to build/upgrade natural gas facilities but also procure and provide opportunities for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to submit bids for the projects they develop. The opportunities for 3rd party producers are limited to solar energy and solar and storage paired projects that must be a minimum of 50 MWac with a maximum size of 80 MWac in the Duke Energy Progress territory. Under the current Person County ordinance, a minimum sized project would not be able to be submitted, given that they would require at least 350 acres. From 2010 to 2020, the cost of large scale solar has decreased approximately 82% (source: NREL Documenting a Decade of Cost Declines for PV Systems). Given that new projects will be utility scale projects, projects can expect to see cost savings through the economies of scale when compared to traditional residential solar. Solar is the quickest generation that can come online to help meet the needs of additional energy load, including for residential and datacenter use. Why should Person County consider this text amendment change? The request is to 1) allow projects larger than 100 acres in conditional zoning districts 2) ensure that the Board of Commissioners maintains discretion to approve or deny projects above 100 acres, which encourages a transparent, collaborative approach by any solar energy system operator that wishes to be considered. This ordinance change strives to keep the mix of rural areas of Person County as they are, while also allowing some limited areas for development to produce tax revenue without requiring significant county resources. According to the NC Sustainable Energy Association June 2025 Property Tax Study, the average revenue increase per county from solar development is $225,574 with an average % increase in revenue of 1,801% or an average increase per MWdc of $2,864 – Person County has had an increase of 903%, roughly $79,524 based on the existing solar projects that are throughout the County. To put this in context, a 104 MWdc (80 MWac) system could generate an average increase in revenue of $297,856 in Person County. This ordinance change could promote innovation that benefits the local community, including agriculture, as local Person County entrepreneurs are using sheep grazing on solar projects as a primary source of vegetation maintenance. The sheep grazing for a project of Level 4 could allow a local farmer to expand their operation, buy local, and support their own farm. This is an opportunity to increase our domestic food production. According to the USDA 2024 State of Agriculture report, North Carolina has 33,000 head of lamb, while we currently process more according to an NC State Agriculture Expert, meaning we must import lamb to service the state's own demand. Rotational grazing also promotes better soil health and reduces the use of pesticides or herbicides compared to traditional vegetative maintenance practices. 29 4 According to the 2022 USDA Census report, Person County is home to 364 farms that total 88,571 acres across the entire County. An 80 MW ac project (the largest allowed to be owned by an IPP) would take a minimum of 560 acres of solar equipment, depending on the topography and other features of the land. This would represent less than 1% of the total farmable acres in Person County (0.08%). Transmission For any solar project that would be connected to the Duke Energy Progress grid, the main considerations are 1) enough usable area and 2) proximity to transmission lines. With the language that is being proposed, no Level 3 or Level 4 system can be within 1-mile of each other. With the 1-mile buffer that is required, the areas shown in Appendix A will not be able to be developed for a Level 4 solar energy system based on the location of current, existing Level 3 systems in the County; this is included as an illustrative purpose and is based on the current existing solar in Person County. 30 5 List of Exhibits Exhibit A – Person County 1-mile Buffer around Level 3 SES with Transmission Lines Exhibit B – Person County Suitability: Agriculture Exhibit C – Person County Suitability: Conservation Exhibit D – Person County Suitability: Development 31 Exhibit A 32 Exhibit B 33 Exhibit C 34 Exhibit D 35 Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law What Conditions Can Be Included in Conditional Zoning? Published: 11/11/21 Author: David Owens Conditional zoning is a popular development regulation tool used in North Carolina. Legislative conditional zoning was first used in the state in the 1990s, was approved by the courts in 2001, and was expressly authorized by the zoning statutes in 2005. It is now the most frequently made rezoning in the state. With this widespread use comes the question of just what conditions can be included in a conditional rezoning. The standards in traditional conventional zoning districts (sometimes referred to as general use districts) must be uniformly applied throughout a city or county. The same permitted uses and dimensional standards apply to all property placed in the same zoning district. No site-specific, individualized conditions are allowed. Every property within a particular zoning district, no matter where it is within the city or county, is subject to exactly the same zoning rules. By contrast, G.S. 160D-703(a)(2) authorizes cities and counties to adopt conditional zoning districts that can include individualized development conditions. If the local government wants to allow some of the permitted uses within a proposed zoning district, but not all of them, it can accomplish that through use of conditional zoning. A fairly common practice of local governments is to amend their zoning text to create a set of conditional zoning districts that parallels their conventional districts. For example, if there is a “Highway Commercial” district, the text would also include a “Highway Commercial-Conditional” district. Then an individual rezoning to the “Highway Commercial-Conditional” would include conditions applicable only to that site. That includes changes to the permitted uses and dimensional standards that would otherwise apply in the regular “Highway Commercial” zoning district. Conditional zoning is a way to allow a landowner to make a use of property that they desire while incorporating conditions that address the concerns of neighbors or local government. For more on the difference between conventional and conditional zoning, see this post and this Ch. 160D guidance document on conditional zoning. 36 Conditional zoning is very popular in North Carolina. In our 2018 SOG survey, over half of the responding local governments reported use of conditional zoning. Its use is particularly common in larger population cities, with 77 percent of the cities with populations over 25,000 reporting use of conditional zoning. Not only do many local governments make this option available, it is often applied. In our survey, the responding jurisdictions reported that 55 per cent of all rezonings considered in the previous year were rezonings to conditional districts. 78 percent of all rezonings were conditional rezonings in cities with populations over 25,000. Given this widespread use, a question invariably arises. What type of conditions can be included in a conditional rezoning? Basic Limits The general factors that can legitimately be considered in a rezoning, and those that cannot, apply to conditional zoning. For example, it is entirely appropriate to consider the land use impacts of a proposed development and what the comprehensive plan suggests, while it would be illegal to base a decision on the racial, ethnic, or religious identity of the applicant or the identity of the property owner. My colleague Adam Lovelady discusses legitimate and appropriate considerations for legislative zoning decisions here and improper considerations here. These factors fully apply to conditional rezonings. Also, conditional zoning will often also be “spot zoning,” so the factors necessary to show that the zoning is reasonable should be addressed in the rezoning process. Two Additional Statutory Limits When conditional zoning is involved, there are two important statutory limits that also must be considered. First, both the landowner and the local government must agree to place property into a conditional zone and they must also agree on the specific conditions imposed. The landowner does not have to like being in a conditional district. The owner might well prefer that their property be in a conventional zoning district with a wider range of permitted uses and fewer development restrictions. However, the city or county governing board may conclude that such a rezoning would allow some uses or development plans that would be harmful to the neighbors or the public. Conditional zoning allows the owner and local government to find a mutually acceptable alternative to the traditional zoning. 37 G.S. 160D-703(b) provides that property may only be placed in a conditional zoning district “in response to a petition by all of the owners of the property to be included.” This required “petition” can take the form of a rezoning application or a written request or agreement that a pending rezoning be made a conditional rezoning. If a landowner objects to being in a conditional district, the local government cannot put the property in one. This statutes goes on to provide that while either the owner or the local government may propose specific conditions, “only those conditions approved by the local government and consented to by the petitioner in writing may be incorporated into the zoning regulations.” If an owner objects to a proposed condition, it cannot be included. When the owner objects to a particular condition, the local government has the choice of approving the conditional zoning without the objectionable condition or denying the conditional rezoning if the governing board concludes the rezoning without that condition would be inappropriate. Second, the zoning statute limits the scope of conditions that can be imposed. G.S. 160D-703(b) says that the conditions imposed in a conditional rezoning are limited to those that address conformance of the development and use of the site to local government ordinances and adopted plans and to those conditions that address “impacts reasonably expected to be generated by the development or use of the site.” This section of the statutes also says that conditions “not authorized by otherwise applicable law,” including taxes, impact fees, building design elements for single-family homes, and excess drive-way improvements, cannot be included “unless consented to by the petitioner in writing.” So, the local government does not have unlimited discretion in imposing conditions. In addition to the standard constitutional and statutory limits on zoning regulations, all the conditions must be approved by the landowner and they must be tied to securing compliance with adopted ordinances or plans or be reasonably related to minimizing potential impacts of the proposed development. Written approval by the owner to being placed in a conditional zone and to the specific conditions imposed is required. Potential Conditions Not surprisingly, the two most used conditions are ones that limit the range of permitted uses and that require a detailed site plan for future development of the site. Both types of conditions are permissible in North Carolina. Over 70 percent of the jurisdictions responding to our 2018 survey 38 reported that their conditional zoning either always or frequently included these two conditions. Use Restrictions. A conventional zoning district typically allows dozens of different land uses. Some of those uses may have modest land use impacts for the neighbors, while others might be problematic in a particular setting. A condition imposed on a conditional zoning can allow a specific use on a specific parcel that the owner desires while ruling out other uses that are objectionable to the neighbors or local government if placed on that property. A condition can also expand the range of permitted uses, such as allowing a range of mixed uses within a building or allowing a wider range of uses on a larger site, but it more often restricts the uses that would have been allowed in a comparable conventional zoning district. Some zoning regulations allow only conditions that are more stringent than those in the corresponding conventional zoning district while other local ordinances allow any modifications deemed appropriate. State law allows either approach. Site plans. A site plan incorporated into a conditional rezoning can identify where roads, buildings, parking, particular uses, and buffers will be located. It can provide information on landscaping or stormwater management, although details on these aspects of the development may be addressed later in the permitting process. Securing agreement on the site plan for the forthcoming development at the rezoning stage provides clarity for the owner, developer, and neighbors as to how the development will proceed. It shows how potential adverse impacts will be addressed and minimized. A clear site plan helps assure that there will not be unpleasant surprises for any of the affected parties as the development materializes. Site development details. A related set of permissible conditions are often used to address specific aspects or details of the potential development. While not quite as frequently employed as the two conditions noted above, over 50 percent of jurisdictions responding to our 2018 survey reported frequently using these types of conditions. While a commercial district might require that buildings have a 25-foot setback from the rear property line, a conditional district could increase that to a 50-foot rear yard setback to address potential negative impacts on neighboring residential properties. Other measures could be required to buffer approved development from neighboring properties, such as requiring a solid fence at a specified location, additional landscaping, or restrictions on exterior lighting. Alternatively, the setback in a conditional district could be reduced if a smaller setback would provide an adequate distance for the particular development and setting. How streets within the development connect to 39 neighboring streets can be specified. The location and design of driveways can be specified. A condition could set the maximum density of future residential development to assure that there are adequate streets, utilities, schools, and recreational facilities to support the development. The design of buildings can be specified to assure harmony with their surroundings. G.S. 160D-702(b) allows the imposition of building design standards even on single-family homes if that is voluntarily consented to by the owners as part of seeking approval of a rezoning. Sometimes something as simple as a condition specifying the location and screening of trash dumpsters or the hours of operation of a commercial use can be the key to resolving potential conflicts between the developer and the neighbors. As with the range of permitted uses, a zoning regulation can restrict these detailed conditions to those that are more stringent than the corresponding traditional district or it can allow any modification deemed appropriate. Infrastructure. For some developments, particularly those that are very large, securing adequate supporting infrastructure is a key consideration in development approval. The location, construction standards, and financing of roads, utilities, schools, parks, and greenways are important for both the developer and the local government. Details on how this is to be accomplished can be incorporated into the conditions included in a conditional rezoning. These types of conditions are permissible but are less commonly imposed. If there is to be substantial cost-sharing or the voluntary provision of extra public benefits, it would be prudent for the local government and the landowner to use a development agreement in addition to conditional zoning. G.S. 160D-1006(d) allows a development agreement to include mutually acceptable provisions for financing public facilities, provided that any measures offered by the developer beyond those that could be required by the local government are expressly set out in the agreement. While these additional measures in a development agreement cannot include a tax or impact fee not otherwise authorized, they can include a wide range of possible conditions, including donations of land and construction of public and community facilities. Development agreements can include, for example, an agreement to donate land for a school or a fire station, relocation of a road, or even construction of a building for a community nonprofit (such as a YMCA) – items that could not be mandated unilaterally by the local government, but which can be included in the agreement with the voluntary written consent of the landowner. The statutes antincipate that a development agreement and a conditional rezoning for a project will sometimes be negotiated and approved at the same time. G.S. 160D-1003(b) allows for a development agreement and a rezoning to be considered concurrently and for a development agreement to be 40 incorporated into a conditional rezoning. When this is done, one of the conditions generally included in the conditional rezoning is compliance with all the terms and conditions of the accompanying development agreement. Social equity. A final set of conditions that are sometimes considered are those that address social equity concerns. While common in some states, this type of condition has to date not been frequently applied in North Carolina. These types of conditions are not specifically addressed by our statutes or cases. However, they may be proposed to secure plan compliance or to address impacts of the development. For example, some North Carolina comprehensive plans call for a full range of housing affordability in new developments. Other plans may address the need for more affordable and work-force housing. In response, some conditional zonings and development agreements have included agreement on provision of a specified amount of affordable housing or commitments to make payments to a local affordable housing trust fund. Developers of some projects are willing to commit to employment of local workers or those under- represented in the workforce, to provide job training programs, or to undertake similar initiatives. In some states community benefit agreements are used, where the developer and community organizations negotiate and adopt agreements prior to or as a part of the development approval process. These agreements can build community support for a development by assuring that members of the community, as well as the developer, benefit from the development. The degree to which a local government can enforce such an agreement if it is incorporated or referenced in a conditional zoning, or whether only the parties can do so, is unclear in North Carolina. While it is likely that these social equity conditions can be included in a conditional rezoning and in a development agreement if both the owner and the local government are agreeable, it is particularly important to secure written consent for their inclusion from the landowner. Given their novelty and the lack of express statutory authority to use them, considerable legal care is warranted if they are to be considered. Impermissible conditions. There remain a few issues that cannot be addressed by conditional zoning conditions. As noted at the outset, factors that are impermissible to be considered in any zoning regulation cannot be addressed by conditions in conditional zoning. Racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination are not permitted. A condition cannot regulate who owns the development or whether it is owner or renter occupied. 41 Final Considerations The conditions incorporated into a conditional rezoning should be clearly stated and should incorporate all key provisions that have been agreed to by the landowner and the local government. If a condition is discussed and informally agreed to, but it is not included in the adopted rezoning, it is not legally enforceable. That said, it is important to be careful about how much detail is incorporated into the conditions. After all, once adopted the conditions become mandatory zoning standards with the force of law. While the regulations can allow minor modifications to be made administratively, all major modifications must go through the entire zoning amendment process (click for details on each). It may be desirable to leave some flexibility about the details of the approved project or to address those details at the permitting stages of development that happen after a rezoning. Just how much detail or flexibility is desired, and on which aspects of the development, is a policy and practical choice that should be considered. Finally, administration and enforcement of the zoning should be considered. Adequate record keeping, staff support to inspect for compliance and enforce conditions, and education of the landowner and neighbors are all critical for the ongoing success of conditional zoning. Creating individualized, site-specific development regulations creates a substantially more complex regulatory program than reliance on conventional zoning districts with uniform standards for all property in a particular district. While the benefits may well outweigh these costs, a local government embarking upon extensive use of conditional zoning should keep this in mind. In sum, conditional zoning is a valuable tool that allows development regulations to be carefully tailored to individual sites and particular development schemes. It allows reasoned negotiation and appropriate balancing of landowner, neighborhood, and governmental interests. Properly applied, it serves the legitimate interests of all involved. A good understanding of the scope of permissible conditions will help those involved navigate this complex process in a fair, reasonable, and legally defensible fashion. This blog post is published and posted online by the School of Government for educational purposes. For more information, visit the School’s website at www.sog.unc.edu. Coates Canons © 2009 to present. School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.All rights reserved. 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Drucilla Johnson October 27, 2024 Re: Proposed Solar Ordinance Text Amendment and Hyco Solar Dear Chairman Puryear and Fellow County Commissioners, I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed solar ordinance text amendment and Hyco Solar facility in our county. As a resident of Person County for 87 years, I am deeply invested in the development and the transition to clean energy sources for my grandchildren and great grandchildren. The development of this solar facility represents a significant step forward for our county, offering numerous benefits that align with our community’s goals. I believe the solar facility will provide clean, renewable energy that can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. This project is also going to bring economic benefits to our community. The construction and operation of the solar facility will create local jobs, stimulate economic growth, and generate tax revenue. It is crucial that we support low-impact development that fosters economic development without burdening county resources. I understand that some concerns may arise regarding land use and the potential impact on local wildlife. However, I believe that with proper planning and environmental safeguards, we can mitigate these concerns. The chosen location for the solar facility appears to be prepared for such development, and I trust that the planning team will implement best practices to protect our local ecosystem. In conclusion, I fully support the proposed Hyco Solar facility and urge the commissioners to approve this project. It represents a forward-thinking approach to energy production that benefits our environment, our economy, and our community. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Drucilla P. Johnson 60 -1- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERSON COUNTY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ORDINANCE TO DEFINE LEVEL-4 INSTALLATIONS WHEREAS, An application was filed to amend the language of the Person County Solar Energy System Ordinance to create a Level 4 installation upon approval of a conditional zoning request, and WHEREAS, The Person County Planning Board advertised and conducted a public hearing on that request on August 14, 2025, and WHEREAS, The applicant and members of the public in attendance at the hearing all presented information to the board members, and WHEREAS, The Planning Board member deliberated but had a split vote on the amendments and therefore sent no recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners, and WHEREAS, A public hearing was duly noticed and advertised for the October 6, 2025 Board of Commissioner meeting to consider the application, and the public hearing was continued to the February 2, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting; and NOW THEREFORE, it is ordained by the Person County Board of Commissioners that the Person County Solar Energy System Ordinance is amended as follows: Section 1. The Table of Contents is amended to add “Level 1, 2, and 3” before the word “Solar” in Section 3.1, a new Section 3.2 is created named “3.2 Procedure for Level 4 Solar Energy System Development Approval” and the subsequent sections are renumbered to reflect the new section. Section 2. References to North Carolina Statute 153A are replaced with 160D everywhere it appears in the ordinance. This includes those in Sections 1.3.a and 1.4.a. Section 3. Section 1.5.h, Solar Energy System definition, is amended to specify that 4 levels are defined by amending the last sentence of the first paragraph to read “A system fits into one of four system types: Level 1 SES, Level 2 SES, Level 3 SES, and Level 4 SES;” subsection 3 of Section 1.5.h is amended to add “, but no greater than one hundred (100) acres” between the words “acres” and “in” for Level 3; and a new subsection 1.5.h.4 is added to read “4. Level 4 Solar Energy System (SES) – Ground mounted systems greater than one hundred (100) acres.” Section 4. Table 2.1 is amended to included “CD=Conditional Rezoning” in the legend, add Level 4 as a type and indicate it requires CD in each zoning district. The table is further amended to reflect CD for Level 2 systems in the RC district and CD for Level 3 systems in the B-2 and RC districts. 61 -2- Section 5. Table 2.2 is amended to add Level 4 as a type and require 200’ setbacks in each zoning district. The table is further amended to establish 200’ setbacks for Level 2 systems in RC and Level 3 systems in B-2 and RC districts. Section 6. The asterisk note after Table 2.2 is amended by adding “for human consumption” after the word “well.” Section 7. The language “and 4” is added throughout the ordinance where either Level 1, 2, and 3 and currently listed or where Level 2, and 3 are currently listed. The “and” preceding any “3” is also deleted. This change is made in Sections 2.3.a, 2.4.b, 2.5.b, 2.5.b.2.iv.a, 2.5.2.b.2.iv.b, and 2.6.a, Section 8. Section 2.3 is amended by adding subsection “c” to read “No Level 4 solar energy system shall be located within one (1) linear mile of an existing Level 3 or Level 4 solar energy system, measured from property line to property line.” Section 9. Section 3.1 is amended by adding to the section title “Level 1, 2 and 3” after the word “for.” Section 9. Article 3 is amended to add a new Section 3.2 as follows: 3.2 Procedure for Level 4 Solar Energy System Development Approval A. Level 4 Solar Energy Systems Requiring Conditional District Rezonings Level 4 solar energy systems are allowed only in a conditional zoning district and include individualized development conditions along with development plans. In all conditional zoning districts in which Level 4 solar energy systems are allowed, no proposed solar energy system shall proceed with construction until it has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Director or his/her designee and as evidenced by an approved Person County Zoning Permit in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. B. Conditional District (CD) Rezonings Process. Applications for a conditional district rezoning to include a Level 4 Solar Energy System use are submitted and reviewed in accordance with Person County Planning Ordinance Section 154 (entitled “Conditional District (CD) Rezonings”) and require a complete Application for CD- Rezoning Map Amendment accompanied by a site plan. In addition to the application requirements in Person County Planning Ordinance Section 154, applications for a conditional district rezoning to include a Level 4 Solar Energy System must also comply with the following: 1. The application must be submitted 45 days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which the application will be reviewed. Within 10 days of receiving a complete application, the Planning Director or his/her designee shall provide a copy of the application to the County Fire Marshall for his/her review and comment, if any. 2. A site plan shall be submitted as part of the conditional district rezoning application and made a condition. In addition to the standards listed in the Person County Planning 62 -3- Ordinance Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Requirements, the site plan must, at a minimum, show the following*: i. A narrative describing the proposed solar energy systems, including an overview of the project and estimated megawatt output of the project, ii. Planned location of each solar array and accessory equipment. iii. The front, rear, and side setbacks of the solar array and accessory equipment. iv. Buffer areas with description. v. Horizontal and vertical (elevation) scaled drawings with dimensions of proposed solar accessory equipment, as well as the approximate number of solar panels included. vi. Location where wiring is brought together for inter-connection to the system components and/or the local utility power grid, and location of disconnect switch. vii. Location of any onsite battery storage systems/units. * Solar energy systems in the Neuse watershed may require additional materials. 3. The application must also specify any additional conditions proposed. All those regulations which apply to the corresponding general use zoning district are the minimum requirements in the conditional district. Any conditions proposed should include greater restrictions on development and use of the property than would apply in the corresponding general use district. 4. The application shall state the maximum size of the proposed Level 4 solar energy system use, as measured around the exterior perimeter of the panels (outside of the buffer area). 5. The application shall specify whether sheep grazing will be used for vegetation removal. 6. The following information shall also be included in the conditional district rezoning application: i. A copy of the lease agreements with each property owner and any access and utility easements. Lease agreements shall have a provision that describes how the agreement may be renewed. Identifying information, as defined in North Carolina General Statute §14-113.20(b), and proprietary information may be redacted. ii. Evidence that the electrical utility provider has established an agreement/contract with the solar energy system owner to install an interconnected system. Any customer-owned generator (off grid systems) shall be exempt from this requirement. iii. A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment prepared by a duly licensed professional in the State of North Carolina. 63 -4- C. Level 4 Solar Energy System Development Approval A. Zoning Permit for Level 4 Solar Energy Systems. In all conditional zoning districts in which Level 4 Solar Energy System is an allowed use, no proposed solar energy system shall proceed with construction until a Zoning Permit application has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Director or his/her designee in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. A Zoning Permit application for a Level 4 Solar Energy System must comply with all conditions of the conditional zoning district, including the approved site plan, and must include the following: a. If onsite battery storage systems are to be used, documentation regarding the type and quantity of battery storage units and configurations is required. Any battery storage technology that contains PFAS (Polyfluoroalkyl substances) must be noted in the application. If the project intends on using PFAS-containing battery storage technology, a containment plan and a separate decommissioning plan from the plan described below must be submitted for approval. If the battery-decommissioning plan includes recycling as a method for disposition of the spent batteries, the name of the recycling facility permitted to accept PFAS-containing batteries must be provided. If the project does not intend to use PFAS-containing batteries, certification from the battery manufacturer must be provided stating that the batteries used do not contain PFAS. b. Fire Prevention and Emergency Response facilities shall be installed by the solar energy system owner and approved by the Person County Fire Marshal to include, at a minimum, the following: 1. Chemical fire suppressants shall be located and properly stored at each battery storage area and transformer as directed by the County Fire Marshal. 2. An Emergency Response Plan consistent with all applicable Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines shall be prepared by the solar energy system owner and approved by the County Fire Marshal. 3. The 50’ area in between the edge of the buffer and the panels shall be maintained and inspected on an annual basis (see Section 3.1-i) to ensure that emergency vehicles can adequately access the perimeter of the site. c. Other relevant studies, reports, certifications, information, documents and approvals as may be reasonably requested by the County to ensure compliance with this ordinance. Recognizing the unique environmental challenges of a solar energy system, studies that may be required under this paragraph may include but are not limited to the following: 1. Field surveys for all State or Federal listed species that are protected under State or Federal Law; 64 -5- 2. Geologic reports mapping and describing geological resources such as bedrock outcrops, groundwater recharge zones, seeps, springs and general characterization of groundwater resources; 3. Surface water resources including wetlands; 4. Site specific soil surveys to include information on prime farmland soils as classified by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, hydric soils and hydric components of non-hydric soil series, soil erodibility, agricultural suitability and site index for growing timber; 5. Environmental constraints analysis; 6. Other studies of the project site, receiving waters, and adjacent or nearby natural and environmental resources as may be requested by any County agency. B. Level 4 solar energy systems may also require the following additional approvals, as applicable: a. Approval from Person County Environmental Health or the City of Roxboro Public Works. b. Addressing from Person County GIS. c. Decommissioning Plan submitted to Person County Planning and Zoning. d. Building permit application and building plans for Person County Building Inspections. C. Following completion of construction, all Level 4 solar energy systems shall submit the following: a. A final as-built survey shall be submitted to the Planning Director. b. A letter of certification from a North Carolina licensed engineer indicating that the inverter noise shall not exceed the lower of 3dBA Leg (1 HR) above preconstruction background or 40 Leg (1 HR) dBA, measured at any property line during output that exceeds 95% rated capacity from the facility. D. Following submission and approval of the final as-built survey, Level 4 solar energy systems must receive an approved final zoning inspection performed on-site by the Person County Planning and Zoning Department prior to receiving their Certificate of Occupancy. Properties located in the Neuse watershed may require additional materials prior to receiving their Certificate of Occupancy. Section 10. Article 3 is further amended to renumber all subsequent sections to accommodate the added language. Section 11. Any ordinance or resolution inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby repealed. 65 -6- Adopted this _____ day of _________, 2026. Chairman Person County Board of Commissioners Attest: Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board 66 Solar Energy System Ordinance amendments TEXT AMENDMENT TA –07 –25 67 Solar Energy Systems Ordinance amendments Introduction •The Solar Energy System ordinance is freestanding & separate from the Planning Ordinance. •This amendment was filed by a private developer of solar energy systems to meet their interests to develop facilities larger than 100 acres to allow them to sell energy to public utilities. •The proposal creates a 4th type of system that requires a Conditional Zoning application and allows for the application of conditions. •No specific site is under review at this time. •The Planning Board conducted a public hearing in August, but were split in their final vote. 68 Solar Energy Systems Ordinance amendments Text format •The ordinance version in your packet shows the requested changes with: •New language in Red font . •Language to be deleted with strikethrough font. •Language added in response to requests from the Planning Board in Highlighted Red Font. •The Planning Board’s recommendation was a split vote, so amendments they suggested are not binding on the Commissioners. Other adjustments are also allowable. 69 Solar Energy Systems Ordinance amendments Sample motions The text amendment is complete and ready for decision by the Board of Commissioners. A motion to approve could be worded as follows:“I hereby move to adopt the amendments to the Solar Energy Systems Ordinance,(TA -07-25),and find it consistent with the adopted Person County &City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan, specifically, Guiding Principle 2: Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth and 2.7.Provide utility infrastructure to support economic growth.” 70 Solar Energy Systems Ordinance amendments Text Amendment TA-07-25 Thank You 71 Text Amendment Request Person County Solar EnergySystem Ordinance Catherine Hill –Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP Cypress Creek Renewables Harrison Cole –Associate Director Mike Storch –Manager of External Affairs 72 2 Summary of Presentation •Describe text amendment request •Discuss basics of conditional district rezonings •Cypress Creek –provide more information about reason & need for this text amendment request + community discussions and outreach about the text amendment proposal 73 3 Current SES Ordinance •Adopted October 2020 (last amended February 2022) •Incorporated into Person County Planning Ordinance in the principle use table •Allows 3 levels of SES •Level 1 –ground mounted less than ½ acre (+ roof-mounted, building integrated, covering permanent parking lots) •Level 2 –ground mounted ½ acre to less than 10 acres •Level 3 –ground mounted 10 acres to 100 acres 74 4 Proposed Text Amendment •No change to current 100-acre cap for by-right SES (Levels 1-3) or existing requirements •Create a new Level 4 SES (anything over 100 acres) •Require conditional district rezoning for Level 4 SES •Conditional district must include a site specific development plan •Define process to apply for conditional district rezoning to allow a Level 4 SES •Commissioners will have discretion to approve or deny each request. 75 5 More details •All requirements that apply to Levels 1-3 are the minimum requirements for Level 4 (setbacks, buffering, etc.). Additional and/or increased requirements may be imposed via individual zoning conditions. •Fire department will review application earlier, so any fire related concerns can be addressed via conditions in the rezoning process. •Level 4s subject to a 1-mile separation from all Level 3s and Level 4s. (Currently 7 Level 3s in County) •Size cap and additional requirements handled by conditions imposed in each individual rezoning 76 6 Exhibit A to Narrative Existing Level 3 SES with 1-mile buffer radius 77 7 Conditional District Rezonings •Type of zoning district expressly allowed by state statute (N.C.G.S. 160D-703) •One in which “site plans or individualized development conditions are imposed.” •Tailor-made zoning district with conditions that apply only to the property subject to the rezoning request •Conditions •Wide variety of potential conditions (See UNC SOG Article by David Owens) •Agreed upon by both the property owner and County •Binding on use and development of property within conditional district 78 8 Conditional District Rezonings Process •Discretionary decision. No entitlement (different than administrative decision or SUP) •Final decision made by Board of Commissioners after review and recommendation from Planning Board •Based on broad considerations: •Health, safety and welfare of the public •Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan •Whether request is reasonable and in the public interest 79 9 Process to Apply (as Proposed) •Requirements in Planning Ordinance for Conditional District Applications apply. •Additional application requirements: •Site plan •Specify any additional conditions -must be greater restrictions on development and use than what would ordinarily apply •Must submit 45 days prior to Planning Board meeting at which it will be reviewed. •Copy of application provided to County Fire Marshal for review/comment •If conditional district rezoning is approved –must still apply for and obtain a zoning permit from Planning Department prior to commencing development. 80 10 Board of Commissioners Review of Text Amendment Request •Consider whether the text amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan or other land-use plan adopted by Person County (N.C.G.S. 160D-605(a)) •Not deciding today whether any particular project should be approved. Cypress Creek has not submitted an application for a solar project. •Steps in Process: •Text Amendment Application •Planning Board •Board of Commissioners (where we are now) •Conditional District Rezoning Application (if text amendment is approved) •Submit application (45 days prior to Planning Board) •Planning Board •Board of Commissioners •Zoning Permit Application (if conditional district rezoning approved) •Submit application •Staff review and decide 81 11 Consistency with Comprehensive Plan •Planning Theme –Employment and Economy •Guiding Principle # 2 –Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth •Principle 2.7 –provide utility infrastructure to support economic growth •Guiding Principle # 3 –Building a Strong and Vibrant Community 82 12 Motive & Need for Text Amendment •HB 951 created opportunities for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) •Need to exceed 100-acre cap to take advantage of this opportunity 83 13 Community Involvement •Letters of Support –show support for allowing this type of use in the County (Level 4 SES). •Summary of community engagement and outreach (in addition to Planning Board and Board of Commissioners meetings). 84 14 Questions? 85 December 22, 2025 1 PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 22, 2025 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Kyle Puryear Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager Jason Thomas Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board Sherry Wilborn Al Andrews, County Attorney Antoinetta Royster Donald Long The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in special session on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Boardroom 215 in the Person County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC. A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to enter into Closed Session at 1:00 p.m. in accordance with NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) to discuss matters related to attorney-client privilege, N.C General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to the law of this State or of the United States, or not considered a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of the General Statutes, and NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6) to discuss matters related to personnel. A motion was made by Vice Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to return to open session at 3:42p.m. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 3:42 p.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ Michele Solomon Kyle Puryear Clerk to the Board Chairman (Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval). 86 January 20, 2026 1 PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS January 20, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Kyle Puryear Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager Sherry Wilborn Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board Jason Thomas T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Attorney Antoinetta Royster Donald Long The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in Regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Boardroom 215 in the Person County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC. Chairman Puryear called the meeting to order and recognized a quorum was present. Commissioner Thomas offered an invocation, and Commissioner Royster led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to approve the agenda with the addition of Closed Session #2 pursuant to NC General Statute 143- 318.11(a)(1) to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to the law of this State or of the United States, or not considered a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of the General Statutes, and Closed Session #3 pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client privilege in matters related to the following lawsuits: Burrell v. Wilborn, Person County v. Reaves, Person County v. Yarboro, and Hot Rock Haulers v. Person County INFORMAL COMMENTS: The following individuals appeared before the Board to make informal comments. Amy Daniel of 1828 Leasburg Road, Roxboro stated that SeaFest at the Palace will be held in June at Palace Pointe. She stated that this is a large-scale fundraising event supporting NC Veterans Outdoors (NCVO), which is a veteran-to-veteran organization focused on reconnecting veterans through outdoor activities and community engagement. 87 January 20, 2026 2 Daniel requested inclusion on the next Board agenda to discuss county partnership/support; noted ongoing coordination with Person Veterans Council, American Legion, local media, and donors. She emphasized Person County’s high percentage of resident veterans and her lifelong connection to veteran support. Jada Garnett of 711 Leasburg Road, Lot 15, Roxboro spoke on her personal experience in the County’s child welfare system and concerns raised following a prior public comment. She reported feeling unsupported after the previous meeting; stated that subsequent record review revealed that one current commissioner had served as the DSS social worker involved in her removal from the home. She stated that multiple current/former youth in custody reported abuse in foster placements; expressed concerns over meeting access and support persons being excluded from meetings; and asked for assurance that she may meet with County staff with support present. She raised questions about funds she believes were due to her prior to aging out and requested an update and timeline on locating any such funds. She asked the Board to investigate County child welfare/family services processes and impacts on children and families. Amanda Wallace, Founder, Operation Stop CPS of Durham continued advocacy regarding the death of Kemari Morgan, allegedly while in an unlicensed foster home under Person County DSS placement. She urged the Board to consider departmental recommendations regarding reunification for Briauna Morgan’s children. She asserted that DSS recommendations strongly influence court outcomes and that recommending reunification could resolve pending custody issues. She raised objections to limitations on participation of community support persons in County meetings, and requested action on a public records request reported as six months overdue. She characterized the system as failing families and urged deeper examination of historical context and funding priorities. DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Vice- Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda with the following items: A. January 5, 2026, Minutes B. Budget Amendment # 12 C. Personnel Policy Amendment D. Written Decision Approving Special Use Permit Application SUP-04-25 E. Human Services Advisory Committee Term Lengths 88 January 20, 2026 3 NEW BUSINESS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE County Manager Katherine Cathey stated that at the Board’s prior meeting, staff were asked to bring back details regarding the process for participating in the Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS) in the event the Economic Development Commission (EDC) were to assume responsibilities currently held by the County’s Economic Development Department, with employees transitioning from County to an independent public authority model. She stated the following: o The EDC must adopt a resolution requesting to join LGERS; o Employees of the EDC must vote on membership—majority approval required; o County staff must compile financials (prior years and projections) to support LGERS application review; o A surety is required for certain non-taxing authorities, roughly estimated (by staff) to be 1–2 years of payroll (working estimate of $200,000– $400,000 to be finalized by LGERS actuaries); o Timeline is tight: to begin participation July 1, applications are considered at the April Board of Trustees meeting with materials due by February 28, 2026. Discussion ensued by the Board to include the following: o Commissioners noted that, beyond the LGERS mechanics, broader issues remain: future funding of an authority structure, roles among economic development partners (including PCBIC) and other stakeholders, and the feasibility of completing all work by February 28 given other County business. o That this is valuable groundwork for potential next-year implementation if not feasible in 2026. It was the consensus of the Board to schedule the organizational discussion, along with the EDC, and add it to the agenda for the Commissioners’ Annual Retreat at the second February meeting. 89 January 20, 2026 4 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Chairman Puryear had no report. MANAGER’S REPORT County Manager Katherine Cathey stated that staff are tracking potential snow and winter weather impacts this weekend via National Weather Service briefings. She stated that communications will be issued, as needed, regarding County winter weather plans and any service changes. COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS Vice-Chair Wilborn stated that the Housing Summit will take place on January 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion, located at 218 Chub Lake Street. She indicated that the space was donated and was at no cost to the County. She cited a Triangle Business Journal analysis, “Paycheck Patterns” highlighting Granville County’s high average wages tied to manufacturing concentration, reiterating the importance of industry recruitment/support in expanding Person County’s tax base. She provided a local tax base snapshot and stated that 10 of the county’s highest taxpayers are manufacturers; 3 of 10 are utilities. Commissioner Thomas reported confirmation that Mr. Wright was found alive and commended all involved in the search effort. Commissioner Royster responded to concerns and allegations made during Public Comment. She spoke from professional experience as a social worker, affirming commitment to child safety and acknowledging concerns about foster care quality. She noted that there are situations in which recommendations for reunification or continued care can differ from judicial decisions. She stated that she attended MLK Prayer Breakfast (Person County Ministerial Alliance) and MLK Noonday Service (Committee on the Affairs of Black Citizens) and reflected on Dr. King’s legacy and commitment to unity, peace, justice, and equality. She asked staff to review warming center options during cold conditions and consider DSS facility utilization procedures (as applicable). She encouraged support for India Pettiford of Person County appearing on American Idol Monday, January 26, 2026. 90 Commissioner Long reported attendance at multiple meetings and events January 6–19, to include the Recreation Board Meeting, Planning Board Meeting, Commissioner Training, and MLK Breakfast. He echoed interest in warming center planning. He discussed Roxboro Community Development Corporation inquiries and requested audits/reviews previously asked for. A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to enter into Closed Sessions at 9:31 a.m. Chairman Puryear called the closed sessions to order at 9:35 a.m. CLOSED SESSION #1 A motion to enter into Closed Session #1 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease; or (ii) the amount of compensation and other material terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr., and Economic Development Director Brandy Lynch. CLOSED SESSION #2 A motion to enter into Closed Session #2 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to the law of this State or of the United States, or not considered a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of the General Statutes with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr., Assistant County Manager/Human Services Director Brian Hart, and DSS Deputy Director Kristy Perry. CLOSED SESSION #3 A motion to enter into Closed Session #3 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) for the purpose to consult with the county attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege in matters related to the following lawsuits: Burrell v. Wilborn, Person County v. Reaves, Person County v. Yarboro, and Hot Rock Haulers v. Person County with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, and County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr. January 20, 2026 5 91 January 20, 2026 6 A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 5-0 to return to open session at 10:24 a.m. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 a.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ Michele Solomon Kyle Puryear Clerk to the Board Chairman (Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval). 92 2/2/2026 Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount Incur / (Decr) EXPENDITURES General Fund Public Safety 7,792 REVENUES General Fund Other Revenue 7,792 EXPENDITURES Capital Investment Reserve Fund Schools Lottery Expense 529,067 REVENUES Capital Investment Reserve Fund Lottery Proceeds 529,067 EXPENDITURES 2024 LOB's Fund Contingency (71,014) PI-MRF Merger Improvements 71,014 Explanation: Account Number Account Description $Revenues incr. (decr.) (cr.) dr. $Expenditures incr. (decr.) dr. (cr.) 100-389890 Misc Revs: Insurance Proceeds 7,792 1004310-435300 Sheriff: Maint & Repair/Vehicles 7,792 21060-359130 CIF Fund: Lottery Proceeds 529,067 2105911-462800 CIF Fund: School Lottery Projects 529,067 4404260-599100 2024 LOBs Fund: Contingency (71,014) 4404260-558340 2024 LOBs Fund: PI/MRF Merger & Renovation 71,014 Totals 536,859 536,859 BUDGET AMENDMENT #13 Appropriating ($7,792) in insurance proceeds for Sheriff's Office vehicle repairs; recognizing lottery proceeds approved in the current year by the Department of Public Instruction for new projects in the Capital Investment Fund ($529,067); and utilizing 2024 LOBs Project contingency funds (-$71,014) to support remaining expenditures for the PI/MRF Merger & Renovation Project ($71,014). BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DETAIL 93 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Title: Report of Unpaid Taxes Summary of Information: G.S. 105-369(a) requires that Tax Collector report to the Board the amount of unpaid 2025 taxes that are a lien on real property during the first meeting in February. This is simply a checkpoint for the Board as to the progress that the Tax Office is making on collections and a way to alert the Board if collections are down. As of January 23, 2026, our overall collection rate was 94.05%. Unpaid county real property taxes for tax year 2025 of $ 2,570,669.08 with 3,334 bills due. Financial Impact: Assists in obtaining higher final tax collection rate. Recommended Action: Accept the report. Submitted By: Russell Jones, Tax Administrator 94 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Title: Advertisement of Unpaid Real Estate Taxes Summary of Information: A motion is required to order the advertisement and set the advertisement date for delinquent 2025 real property taxes. The Tax Office requests the order to advertise date be set to March 5, 2026. The newspaper advertisement is required under G.S. 105-369(c) and can be placed anytime between March 1st and June 30th. This is a great collection tool, and the sooner we advertise, the better our final collection rate will be. The cost of the advertisement is charged to the delinquent real estate bills. Financial Impact: Assists in obtaining higher final tax collection rate. Recommended Action: Set the advertisement date for March 5, 2026. Submitted By: Russell Jones, Tax Administrator 95 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Title: Tax Adjustments for February 2026 Summary of Information: Attached please find the tax releases and motor vehicle pending refunds: 1. February 2026 tax releases 2.February 2026 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System (NCVTS) pending refunds Financial Impact: Assists in obtaining higher final tax collection rate. Recommended Action: Accept reports and authorize refunds. Submitted By: Russell Jones, Tax Administrator 96 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT 54511301 2025-26754 DY: RP:A89 91 SA 11/3/2025 2:49:51 PM SCHULZ JONN M EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 45,000.00 283.50 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 45,000.00 18.00 EXEMPTION FOR 2025 SHOULD HAVE STAYED HOUSE BURNED 03/19/25 TOTAL RELEASES:301.50 13792102 2025-38250 DY: PERSONAL PROPERTY RH 11/3/2025 2:54:38 PM PIEDMONT MAINTENANCE & SVCS INC LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY C ADVLTAX 268,943.00 1,694.34 LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY FIREADVLTAX 268,943.00 107.58 IRP VEH DOUBLE BILLED TOTAL RELEASES:1,801.92 7873302 2025-15684 DY:0RP:10 58 RH 11/4/2025 8:50:32 AM BLACKWELL ANDREW CLIFTON LIFE EST EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 74,579.00 469.85 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 74,579.00 559.34 ADD SR EXEMPTION F25 TOTAL RELEASES:1,029.19 7934303 2025-795 DY: RP:A100 12 RH 11/4/2025 9:01:36 AM BOYD CARL LEWIS EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 59,383.00 374.11 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 59,383.00 23.75 SR EXEMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:397.86 19915301 2025-13441 DY:0RP:80 3 RH 11/4/2025 9:08:08 AM BLACK ANDREW THOMAS EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 44,920.00 283.00 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 44,920.00 17.97 ADD SR EXEMP F25 TOTAL RELEASES:300.97 19791301 2025-19137 DY: RP:A1 19 SA 11/4/2025 9:08:44 AM MONTAGUE JIMMY D EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 26,416.00 166.42 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 26,416.00 10.57 ADD SR EXEMPT F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:176.99 9971301 2025-12271 DY:0RP:69 82 RH 11/4/2025 9:10:18 AM BRADSHER DENISE LOVE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 70,076.00 441.48 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 70,076.00 525.57 ADD SR EXMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:967.05 12760301 2025-20224 DY:0RP:A84 95 RH 11/4/2025 9:30:14 AM BROGDON MARIE C EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 47,708.00 300.56 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 47,708.00 19.08 ADD SR EXMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:319.64 27116301 2025-20882 DY:0RP:A62 105 RH 11/4/2025 9:32:21 AM BRYAN JAMES R EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 85,876.00 541.02 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 85,876.00 34.35 ADD SR EXMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:575.37 97 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT 4236301 2025-7735 DY:0RP:A72 1A RH 11/4/2025 9:37:00 AM CLAYTON BRYCE ESTATE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 79,076.00 498.18 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 79,076.00 31.63 AD SR EXMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:529.81 27301 2025-15515 DY:0RP:A92 106 RH 11/4/2025 9:41:16 AM CLEMENTS LINDA G EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 65,272.00 411.21 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 65,272.00 26.11 ADD SR EXMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:437.32 34338301 2025-12625 DY:0RP:90 3 RH 11/4/2025 9:45:39 AM CLAYTON TINNA MARIE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 69,228.00 436.14 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 69,228.00 27.69 ADD SR EXEMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:463.83 24334301 2025-11294 DY:0RP:23 14 RH 11/4/2025 9:48:39 AM INFANTE HERNAN GAMEZ EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 87,190.00 549.30 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 87,190.00 653.93 ADD SR EXEMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:1,203.23 25997301 2025-20885 DY:0RP:A62 108 RH 11/4/2025 9:53:25 AM GLENN CARL D EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 83,884.00 528.47 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 83,884.00 33.55 ADD SR EXMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:562.02 76280301 2025-18501 DY:0RP:A92 71 SA 11/4/2025 9:54:21 AM MUELLER GLEN JOHN EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 45,000.00 283.50 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 45,000.00 18.00 ADDED SR EXEMPT F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:301.50 30518302 2025-15218 DY:0RP:107 7 SA 11/4/2025 10:00:39 AM LARUE-MUMFORD JUDY EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 109,588.00 690.40 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 109,588.00 821.91 ADDED SR EXEMPT F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:1,512.31 51379301 2025-22334 DY:0RP:A72 228 RH 11/4/2025 10:03:36 AM HALE WALTER EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 45,000.00 283.50 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 45,000.00 18.00 ADD SR EXMPT F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:301.50 77724301 2025-14520 DY:0RP:11 60 SA 11/4/2025 10:08:10 AM O'BRIANT MICHAEL DANIEL EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 56,621.00 356.71 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 56,621.00 424.66 ADDED SR EXEMPT F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:781.37 12384301 2025-11285 DY:0RP:9 11B RH 11/4/2025 10:09:42 AM HARRIS ROSALIND F LIFE ESTATE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 87,842.00 553.4098 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 87,842.00 658.82 ADD SR EXMPT F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:1,212.22 35153301 2025-11957 DY: RP:42 68 SA 11/4/2025 10:23:18 AM OBRIEN THELMA EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 51,447.00 324.12 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 51,447.00 385.85 ADDED SR EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:709.97 59866301 2025-8931 DY:0RP:18 16 SA 11/4/2025 10:31:57 AM OWENS DEBORAH EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 91,952.00 579.30 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 91,952.00 689.64 ADDED SR EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:1,268.94 45442301 2025-17629 DY:0RP:A71 151 RH 11/4/2025 10:33:00 AM KIMBALL KEITH EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 27,495.00 173.22 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 27,496.00 11.00 ADD SR EXMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:184.22 35792303 2025-22491 DY:0RP:35 92 SA 11/4/2025 10:36:33 AM PAYLOR VICKY A EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 101,876.00 641.82 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 101,876.00 764.07 ADDED SR EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:1,405.89 76691301 2025-10900 DY:0RP:34 73 SA 11/4/2025 10:44:46 AM PENA LUIS BALMORE JR EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 45,000.00 283.50 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 45,000.00 337.50 ADDED VET EXPEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:621.00 20838301 2025-20725 DY:0RP:A84 101 RH 11/4/2025 11:03:55 AM LOCKLEAR GARLAND EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 60,977.00 384.16 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 60,977.00 24.39 ADD SR EXMP F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:408.55 9761301 2025-16791 DY:0RP:A69 152 RH 11/4/2025 11:12:27 AM MCCOY JACKIE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 62,201.00 391.87 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 62,201.00 24.88 ADD SR EXMPT F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:416.75 7622303 2025-26393 DY:0RP:A67 231 RH 11/4/2025 11:24:22 AM MARIN JUAN EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 207,971.00 1,310.22 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 207,971.00 83.19 ADD SR EXMPT F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:1,393.41 4475302 2025-4684 DY: RP:A108 23 SA 11/4/2025 11:44:06 AM OAKLEY FRED L EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 63,298.00 398.78 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 63,298.00 25.32 ADDED SR EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:424.10 99 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT 9984301 2025-817 DY: RP:A27 39 RH 11/4/2025 11:53:01 AM BRIGGS WILLIAM DANIEL EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 96,188.00 605.98 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 96,188.00 38.48 ADD SR EXMPT F25 TOTAL RELEASES:644.46 9580301 2025-12061 DY:0RP:105 58 RH 11/4/2025 11:58:53 AM HOWERTON JOANNE B EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 118,552.00 746.88 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 118,552.00 47.42 ADD SR EXMPT F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:794.30 3568301 2025-124 DY: RP:A46 3 RH 11/4/2025 12:02:58 PM MARTIN ROY EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 56,687.00 357.13 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 56,687.00 22.67 ADD SR EXMPT F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:379.80 37616301 2025-20379 DY: RP:A79 182 SA 11/4/2025 12:04:01 PM PETERS MICHAEL K SR EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 152,557.00 961.11 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 152,557.00 61.02 ADDED SR EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:1,022.13 9457302 2025-8103 DY:0RP:A71 15 RH 11/4/2025 12:05:15 PM HUMPHRIES STELLA LIFE ESTATE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 71,359.00 449.56 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 71,359.00 28.54 ADD SR EXMPT F25 TOTAL RELEASES:478.10 19915303 2025-11353 DY:0RP:80 3 1 SA 11/4/2025 12:08:51 PM BLACK ANDREW THOMAS EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 77,366.00 487.41 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 77,366.00 30.95 ADDED SR EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:518.36 45200303 2025-13533 DY:0RP:49 63 SA 11/4/2025 12:13:35 PM ROBERSON YOLANDA R & OTHERS EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 23,207.00 146.20 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 23,207.00 174.05 ADDED SR EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:320.25 67787301 2025-11010 DY: RP:77 10 1 RH 11/4/2025 12:16:48 PM GOODS JAMES LIFE ESTATE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 73,449.00 462.73 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 73,449.00 29.38 ADD SR EXMPT F25 TOTAL RELEASES:492.11 2885301 2025-4821 DY:0RP:A107 16 SA 11/4/2025 12:24:05 PM SIMPSON MELVIN L LIFE ESTATE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 61,459.00 387.19 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 61,459.00 24.58 ADDED SR EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:411.77 1960301 2025-13808 DY:0RP:77 12 SA 11/4/2025 12:31:33 PM SLAUGHTER RUFUS O JR EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 45,000.00 283.50100 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 45,000.00 18.00 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:301.50 18013302 2025-20168 DY:0RP:93 68 SA 11/4/2025 12:35:54 PM SMITH BERTIS MARIE LIFE ESTATE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 55,203.00 347.78 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 55,206.00 22.08 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:369.86 2442301 2025-11784 DY:0RP:13 33 RH 11/4/2025 12:36:10 PM JOHNSON KATHY J EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 0.00 371.11 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 0.00 441.80 SR EXMPT ADDED F25 TOTAL RELEASES:812.91 15719301 2025-242 DY:0RP:A58 56 RH 11/4/2025 12:42:31 PM LUNSFORD STELLA M EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 83,671.00 527.13 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 83,671.00 33.47 ADD SDR EXMPT F25 TOTAL RELEASES:560.60 44425301 2025-14502 DY:0RP:43 29 SA 11/4/2025 12:46:55 PM WALKER RANDY LEE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 89,271.00 562.41 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 89,271.00 669.53 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:1,231.94 21584301 2025-8777 DY:0RP:98 12 SA 11/4/2025 12:52:37 PM WALKER STONEY LEE LIFE ESTATE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 127,476.00 803.10 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 127,476.00 50.99 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:854.09 21491301 2025-2756 DY:0RP:A67 35 RH 11/4/2025 12:56:17 PM MARIN BARBARA MONTAGUE & OTHERS EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 47,779.00 301.01 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 47,779.00 19.11 ADD SR EXMPT F2025 TOTAL RELEASES:320.12 55277301 2025-20680 DY:0RP:113 98 SA 11/4/2025 12:56:41 PM WATSON RALPH H EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 45,000.00 283.50 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 45,000.00 18.00 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:301.50 64928301 2025-1935 DY:0RP:A34 30 SA 11/4/2025 1:02:34 PM WILLIAMS LAWRENCE B EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 72,242.00 455.12 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 72,242.00 28.90 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:484.02 21061301 2025-23010 DY:0RP:A17 117 SA 11/4/2025 1:11:08 PM SMITH JERRY LEE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 78,205.00 492.69 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 78,205.00 31.28 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:523.97101 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT 41729302 2025-8989 DY:0RP:6 17 SA 11/4/2025 1:12:47 PM SOLOMON BONNIE SELF EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 66,309.00 417.75 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 66,309.00 497.32 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:915.07 8984301 2025-8573 DY: RP:A80 101 SA 11/4/2025 1:20:22 PM THORPE PETE ELBERT EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 56,187.00 353.98 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 56,187.00 22.47 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:376.45 7881301 2025-648 DY: RP:A34 35 SA 11/4/2025 1:27:52 PM WILLIAMS HENRY W C ADVLTAX 34,381.00 216.60 FIREADVLTAX 34,381.00 13.75 TOTAL RELEASES:230.35 7038301 2025-21907 DY:0RP:A29 164 SA 11/4/2025 1:28:44 PM WILLIAMS RICKY W EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 75,678.00 476.77 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 75,678.00 30.27 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:507.04 15219303 2025-19117 DY: RP:A83 111 SA 11/4/2025 3:09:34 PM WILSON STEPHEN C EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 84,355.00 531.44 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 84,355.00 33.74 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:565.18 66341301 2025-23803 DY: RP:A98 165 SA 11/4/2025 3:14:55 PM WOLFE STEFAN T EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 45,000.00 283.50 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 45,000.00 18.00 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:301.50 58103301 2025-9242 DY:0RP:31 39 SA 11/4/2025 3:18:44 PM BLANKENSHIP SHARON LYNN EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 58,111.00 366.10 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 58,111.00 435.83 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:801.93 70194301 2025-8577 DY:0RP:A106 1 2 SA 11/4/2025 3:22:42 PM THORPE JACQUELINE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 69,501.00 437.86 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 69,501.00 27.80 ADDED EXEMPTION F/25 TOTAL RELEASES:465.66 7238304 2025-1698 DY: RP:A14C 55 MP 11/7/2025 11:47:07 AM BELL ASHLEYLAYNE & OTHERS APPRAISER ADJUSTED LAND C ADVLTAX 34,200.00 215.46 APPRAISER ADJUSTED LAND FIREADVLTAX 34,200.00 13.68 LAND ADJ OF .69 PER LATE APPEAL WITH A TIMELY DATE TOTAL RELEASES:229.14 77741201 2025-40098 DY: PERSONAL PROPERTY MP 11/14/2025 2:31:46 PM GOMEZ RAUL CHANGE IN SITUS C ADVLTAX 2,275.00 14.33 102 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT CHANGE IN SITUS C PEN FEE 2,275.00 1.43 CHANGE IN SITUS FIREADVLTAX 2,275.00 0.91 CHANGE IN SITUS FIREPEN FEE 2,275.00 0.09 BILLED INCORRETLY - SITUS TOTAL RELEASES:16.76 73559102 2008-42964 DY: RP:A62 348 SRJ 12/2/2025 10:38:04 AM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2009-43431 DY: RP:A62 348 SRJ 12/2/2025 10:39:53 AM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2010-43990 DY: RP:A62 348 SRJ 12/2/2025 10:41:39 AM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2011-44619 DY: RP:A62 348 SRJ 12/2/2025 10:43:07 AM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2012-45414 DY: RP:A62 348 SRJ 12/2/2025 1:55:41 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2013-46166 DY: RP:A62 348 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:00:11 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,341.00 23.39 SW30FFEEFEE 3,341.00 8.00 C ADVTFEE 3,341.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:34.39 73559102 2014-48580 DY: RP:A62 348 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:04:32 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,341.00 23.39 SW30FFEEFEE 3,341.00 8.00 C ADVTFEE 3,341.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:34.39 103 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT 73559102 2015-51333 DY: RP:A62 348 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:05:32 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,341.00 23.39 SW30FFEEFEE 3,341.00 8.00 C ADVTFEE 3,341.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:34.39 73559102 2008-42965 DY: RP:A62 349 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:08:32 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2009-43432 DY: RP:A62 349 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:09:10 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2010-43991 DY: RP:A62 349 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:09:39 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2011-44620 DY: RP:A62 349 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:10:06 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2012-45415 DY: RP:A62 349 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:10:43 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,000.00 21.00 C ADVTFEE 3,000.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:24.00 73559102 2013-46167 DY: RP:A62 349 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:11:19 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,341.00 23.39 SW30FFEEFEE 3,341.00 16.00 C ADVTFEE 3,341.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:42.39 73559102 2014-48581 DY: RP:A62 349 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:11:49 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,341.00 23.39 SW30FFEEFEE 3,341.00 16.00104 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT C ADVTFEE 3,341.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:42.39 73559102 2015-51334 DY: RP:A62 349 SRJ 12/2/2025 2:12:17 PM SPARROW IO LLC DBA LAND STRIVE COM C ADVLTAX 3,341.00 23.39 SW30FFEEFEE 3,341.00 16.00 C ADVTFEE 3,341.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITEOFF TOTAL RELEASES:42.39 66469302 2025-141 DY: RP:A57 41 SA 12/4/2025 12:03:00 PM LUTZ DEBORAH EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 45,000.00 283.50 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 45,000.00 18.00 ADDED VET EXEMPTION TOTAL RELEASES:301.50 1962303 2025-25631 DY: RP:A63 305 SA 12/5/2025 2:37:13 PM WALKER BRADFORD LOVE LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY C ADVLTAX 11,932.00 75.17 LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY FIREADVLTAX 11,932.00 4.77 RELEASED MOBILE HOME WAS BILLED AS REAL PER DEBBIE & LYNN TOTAL RELEASES:79.94 1962303 2025-201438 DY:25RP:A63 305 MP 12/5/2025 4:31:46 PM WALKER BRADFORD LOVE APPRAISER ADJUSTED BUILDING C ADVLTAX 3,889.00 24.50 APPRAISER ADJUSTED BUILDING FIREADVLTAX 3,889.00 1.56 TOTAL RELEASES:26.06 77110301 2025-18929 DY:0RP:A42 61 SA 12/12/2025 1:03:37 PM SPRATLING SHANE EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 45,000.00 283.50 EXEMPTION ADDED FIREADVLTAX 45,000.00 18.00 EXEMPTION FOR 2025 TOTAL RELEASES:301.50 12033301 2011-44503 DY: RP:A25 112 SRJ 12/15/2025 2:56:35 PM BARNETTE GARLAND CHESTER C ADVLTAX 12,726.00 89.08 C ADVTFEE 12,726.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE-OFF TOTAL RELEASES:92.08 12033301 2012-45272 DY: RP:A25 112 SRJ 12/15/2025 2:57:04 PM BARNETTE GARLAND CHESTER C ADVLTAX 12,726.00 89.08 C ADVTFEE 12,726.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE-OFF TOTAL RELEASES:92.08 12033301 2013-45944 DY: RP:A25 112 SRJ 12/15/2025 2:57:29 PM BARNETTE GARLAND CHESTER C ADVLTAX 15,030.00 105.21 SW30FFEEFEE 15,030.00 4.00 C ADVTFEE 15,030.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE-OFF TOTAL RELEASES:112.21 105 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT 12033301 2015-50880 DY: RP:A25 112 SRJ 12/15/2025 2:57:57 PM BARNETTE GARLAND CHESTER C ADVLTAX 15,030.00 105.21 SW30FFEEFEE 15,030.00 4.00 C ADVTFEE 15,030.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE-OFF TOTAL RELEASES:112.21 12033301 2014-48293 DY: RP:A25 112 SRJ 12/15/2025 2:58:27 PM BARNETTE GARLAND CHESTER C ADVLTAX 15,030.00 105.21 SW30FFEEFEE 15,030.00 4.00 C ADVTFEE 15,030.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE-OFF TOTAL RELEASES:112.21 65993301 2025-5890 DY: RP:A50 41 SA 12/16/2025 9:56:26 AM AXTEN TODD LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY C ADVLTAX 4,278.00 26.95 LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY CI50ADVLTAX 4,278.00 32.09 LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY C PEN FEE 4,278.00 2.70 LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY CI50PEN FEE 4,278.00 3.21 sold boat before 1/1/25 TOTAL RELEASES:64.95 2549303 2025-2419 DY: RP:A25 15 SA 12/18/2025 4:44:39 PM WILEY ARTHUR JR ESTATE APPRAISER ADJUSTED BUILDING C ADVLTAX 8,408.00 52.97 APPRAISER ADJUSTED BUILDING FIREADVLTAX 8,408.00 3.36 TOTAL RELEASES:56.33 202551737200 2025-517372 DY:24 PERSONAL PROPERTY SA 12/19/2025 1:00:07 PM KIDD FERRELL CURTIS GAP DOUBLE BILLED C ADVLTAX 486.00 5.85 GAP DOUBLE BILLED FIREADVLTAX 486.00 0.40 GAP BILL FOR ONLY 12 MONTH NOT 20 TOTAL RELEASES:6.25 6761301 2025-2913 DY:0RP:A90 89 MP 12/30/2025 1:35:32 PM SANFORD HAROLD RAY DOUBLE CHARGED C ADVLTAX 108,531.00 683.75 DOUBLE CHARGED FIREADVLTAX 108,531.00 43.41 HOUSE BILLED ON A90 89 & A90 37 F/2024 & 2025 HOUSE PHYCALLY ON A90 37. HOUSE PICKED UP DURING REVAL 2025. RELEASE 108,531 (HOUSE) FROM A90 89 TOTAL RELEASES:727.16 14193904 2025-15638 DY:0RP:3 1A MP 12/31/2025 2:27:00 PM ROXBORO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EXEMPTION ADDED C ADVLTAX 280,384.00 1,766.42 EXEMPTION ADDED CI50ADVLTAX 280,384.00 2,102.88 PARTIAL EXEM FOR EDWARD JONES/ROXBORO PRESB CHURH TOTAL RELEASES:3,869.30 51820201 2025-33058 DY: PERSONAL PROPERTY SA 1/2/2026 12:07:32 PM WHITFIELD JAMES ROBERT LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY C ADVLTAX 2,682.00 16.90 LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY C PEN FEE 2,682.00 1.69 LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY FIREADVLTAX 2,682.00 1.07 106 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT LISTING ADJUSTED PERSONAL PROPERTY FIREPEN FEE 2,682.00 0.11 SWMH NO LONGER THERE SINCE 2021 TOTAL RELEASES:19.77 90044301 2007-42421 DY: RP:A69 48 SRJ 1/21/2026 4:59:13 PM WALKER BESSIE JANE ESTATE C ADVLTAX 32,829.00 229.80 C ADVTFEE 32,829.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE-OFF TOTAL RELEASES:232.80 90044301 2008-42882 DY: RP:A69 48 SRJ 1/21/2026 5:00:04 PM WALKER BESSIE JANE ESTATE C ADVLTAX 32,829.00 229.80 C ADVTFEE 32,829.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE OFF TOTAL RELEASES:232.80 90044301 2009-43339 DY: RP:A69 48 SRJ 1/21/2026 5:00:33 PM WALKER BESSIE JANE ESTATE C ADVLTAX 32,829.00 229.80 C ADVTFEE 32,829.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE OFF TOTAL RELEASES:232.80 90044301 2010-43885 DY: RP:A69 48 SRJ 1/21/2026 5:01:04 PM WALKER BESSIE JANE ESTATE C ADVLTAX 32,829.00 229.80 C ADVTFEE 32,829.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE OFF TOTAL RELEASES:232.80 90044301 2011-44501 DY: RP:A69 48 SRJ 1/21/2026 5:01:28 PM WALKER BESSIE JANE ESTATE C ADVLTAX 32,829.00 229.80 C ADVTFEE 32,829.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE OFF TOTAL RELEASES:232.80 90044301 2012-45270 DY: RP:A69 48 SRJ 1/21/2026 5:01:52 PM WALKER BESSIE JANE ESTATE C ADVLTAX 32,829.00 229.80 C ADVTFEE 32,829.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE OFF TOTAL RELEASES:232.80 90044301 2013-45942 DY: RP:A69 48 SRJ 1/21/2026 5:02:44 PM WALKER BESSIE JANE ESTATE C ADVLTAX 25,081.00 175.57 SW30FFEEFEE 25,081.00 6.00 C ADVTFEE 25,081.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE OFF TOTAL RELEASES:184.57 90044301 2014-48291 DY: RP:A69 48 SRJ 1/21/2026 5:03:19 PM WALKER BESSIE JANE ESTATE C ADVLTAX 25,081.00 175.57 SW30FFEEFEE 25,081.00 6.00 C ADVTFEE 25,081.00 3.00 10 YEAR WRITE OFF TOTAL RELEASES:184.57 660201 2025-39658 DY: PERSONAL PROPERTY SA 1/22/2026 12:03:57 PM MARTIN CONNIE WILLIAMSON CHANGE IN SITUS C ADVLTAX 2,570.00 16.19 107 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County NAME BILL NUMBER OPER DATE/TIME DISTRICT VALUE AMOUNT CHANGE IN SITUS FIREADVLTAX 2,570.00 1.03 TAGGED IN VIRGINIA TOTAL RELEASES:17.22 NET RELEASES PRINTED:43,466.35 TOTAL TAXES RELEASED 43,466.35 108 RUN DATE: 1/23/2026 9:49 AM RELEASES REPORT Person County C ADVLTAX - County Tax TAX YEAR RATE YEAR REAL VALUE RELEASED PERS VALUE RELEASED TOTAL VALUE RELEASED REAL TAX RELEASED PERS TAX RELEASED MV VALUE RELEASED MV TAXES RELEASED TOTAL VALUE RELEASED TOTAL TAXES RELEASED 2025 2024 0 486 486 0.00 5.85 0 0.00 486 5.85 2010 2010 38,829 0 38,829 271.80 0.00 0 0.00 38,829 271.80 2007 2007 32,829 0 32,829 229.80 0.00 0 0.00 32,829 229.80 2014 2014 46,793 0 46,793 327.56 0.00 0 0.00 46,793 327.56 2011 2011 51,555 0 51,555 360.88 0.00 0 0.00 51,555 360.88 2013 2013 46,793 0 46,793 327.56 0.00 0 0.00 46,793 327.56 2008 2008 38,829 0 38,829 271.80 0.00 0 0.00 38,829 271.80 2015 2015 21,712 0 21,712 151.99 0.00 0 0.00 21,712 151.99 2025 2025 4,284,481 301,915 4,586,396 27,363.38 1,849.70 0 0.00 4,586,396 29,213.08 2012 2012 51,555 0 51,555 360.88 0.00 0 0.00 51,555 360.88 2009 2009 38,829 0 38,829 271.80 0.00 0 0.00 38,829 271.80 DIST TOTAL 4,652,205 302,401 4,954,606 29,937.45 1,855.55 0 0.00 4,954,606 31,793.00 FIREADVLTAX - Fire District Tax TAX YEAR RATE YEAR REAL VALUE RELEASED PERS VALUE RELEASED TOTAL VALUE RELEASED REAL TAX RELEASED PERS TAX RELEASED MV VALUE RELEASED MV TAXES RELEASED TOTAL VALUE RELEASED TOTAL TAXES RELEASED 2025 2025 2,991,032 293,359 3,284,391 1,196.39 115.56 0 0.00 3,284,391 1,311.95 2025 2024 0 486 486 0.00 0.40 0 0.00 486 0.40 DIST TOTAL 2,991,032 293,845 3,284,877 1,196.39 115.96 0 0.00 3,284,877 1,312.35 CI50ADVLTAX - City of Roxboro TAX YEAR RATE YEAR REAL VALUE RELEASED PERS VALUE RELEASED TOTAL VALUE RELEASED REAL TAX RELEASED PERS TAX RELEASED MV VALUE RELEASED MV TAXES RELEASED TOTAL VALUE RELEASED TOTAL TAXES RELEASED 2025 2025 1,293,453 8,556 1,302,009 10,142.70 35.30 0 0.00 1,302,009 10,178.00 DIST TOTAL 1,293,453 8,556 1,302,009 10,142.70 35.30 0 0.00 1,302,009 10,178.00 GRAND TOTALS:8,936,690 604,802 9,541,492 41,276.54 2,006.81 0 0.00 9,541,492 43,283.35 109 Payee Name Address 3 Refund Type Refund Reason Create Date Tax Jurisdiction Levy Type 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 60 TAX ($32.07) ($38.19) $0.00 $70.26 ALLEN, DANIEL LEANDRE ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration Total Change BOSCH, NATHAN JOSEPH ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration Reg . Out of state 12/2/2025ROXBORO, NC 27574 ProrationBORDEN, DEBORAH MICHAELLE Vehicle Sold 11/3/2025 Vehicle Sold 12/10/2025 ($103.56) ($114.67) $0.00 $218.23 ($81.10) ($5.62) $86.72 ($43.25) ($2.99) $46.24 Vehicle Sold 12/12/2025ROUGEMONT, NC 27572 ProrationBRADSHER, ERIN NICOLE ($52.45) ($3.63) $56.08 Vehicle Sold 12/31/2025ROXBORO, NC 27574 ProrationBRUMFIELD, JAMES WILLIAM Vehicle Sold 12/12/2025 ($21.19) ($1.35) $22.54 CANNADY, HERMAN STEPHEN ROXBORO, NC 27574 Proration CARVER, TERRY LEE ($143.38) ($9.92) $153.30 Vehicle Sold 1/14/2026ROXBORO, NC 27574 ProrationCANNADY, HERMAN STEPHEN ($46.72) ($55.62) $0.00 $102.34 Vehicle Sold 11/4/2025ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration ($160.78) ($11.13) $171.91 Vehicle Sold 11/21/2025ROXBORO, NC 27574 ProrationCLAYTON, COLBY LAYNE Page 1 of 6 110 Payee Name Address 3 Refund Type Refund Reason Create Date Tax Jurisdiction Levy Type Total Change 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX COVEL, JUDITH R ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration Vehicle Sold 10/30/2025ROUGEMONT, NC 27572 ProrationCOULTER, DAVID MONROE ($98.78) ($6.27) $105.05 Vehicle Sold 10/31/2025ROXBORO, NC 27574 ProrationCOLEMAN, ELLIS NICHOLSON Reg . Out of state 12/11/2025 ($146.99) ($10.17) $157.16 ($24.11) ($1.67) $25.78 DENNY, WILLIAM JOHN ROXBORO, NC 27574 Proration Vehicle Sold 10/27/2025ROXBORO, NC 27573 ProrationDENNIS, MICHAEL WAYNE ($16.80) ($1.07) $17.87 Vehicle Sold 1/2/2026ROXBORO, NC 27573 ProrationDAWOD, RAMY SHAHIER FOUAD Vehicle Sold 11/24/2025 ($30.91) ($1.96) $32.87 ($41.09) ($2.84) $43.93 Vehicle Totalled 12/30/2025 ($141.07) ($9.76) $150.83 DOLINGER, CHRISTINA ELAINE HURDLE MILLS, NC 27541 Proration ($33.85) ($2.15) $36.00 Vehicle Totalled 12/22/2025DURHAM, NC 27703 ProrationDUNN, EDEN CELINA ($15.32) ($1.06) $16.38 Vehicle Sold 1/20/2026LEASBURG, NC 27291 ProrationEDWARDS, JANICE AILEEN Vehicle Sold 12/19/2025 ($14.35) ($0.99) $15.34 FULCHER, ROBERT BALDWIN LEASBURG, NC 27291 Proration Page 2 of 6 111 Payee Name Address 3 Refund Type Refund Reason Create Date Tax Jurisdiction Levy Type Total Change 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX ($56.75) ($3.93)Vehicle Sold 11/13/2025ROXBORO, NC 27573 ProrationFULLER, BETTY HEDGEBETH GHRAEL, KHARON MALIEK ($94.54) ($6.00) $100.54 Vehicle Sold 12/9/2025ROUGEMONT, NC 27572 ProrationGARRETT, STACY WADE ($60.15) ($66.60) $0.00 $126.75 Vehicle Totalled 12/16/2025ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration Vehicle Sold 12/15/2025 ($98.35) ($6.81) $105.16 GLENN, JOSEPH FRANKLIN TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 Proration ($166.10) ($10.55) $176.65 Vehicle Sold 12/19/2025ROUGEMONT, NC 27572 ProrationGORE, RATHEL SCOTT ($52.27) ($3.62) $55.89 Vehicle Sold 11/21/2025ROXBORO, NC 27573 ProrationHARRIS, CHAD MICHAEL HUDSON, SUSAN AIKEN ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration Vehicle Sold 1/7/2026 TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 ProrationHOWE, JASON PATRICK ($5.99) ($0.42) $6.41 Vehicle Sold 12/22/2025LEASBURG, NC 27291 ProrationHEPLER, MATTHEW JOSEPH Vehicle Totalled 11/19/2025 ($40.97) ($2.83) $43.80 ($63.21) ($4.38) $67.59 Vehicle Sold 11/10/2025 ($26.75) ($1.85) $28.60 HUMPHRIES, BILLY LANDON TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 Proration Page 3 of 6 112 Payee Name Address 3 Refund Type Refund Reason Create Date Tax Jurisdiction Levy Type Total Change 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX JIMMY LEWIS CONTRACTING INC ($17.04) ($20.29) $0.00 $37.33 Vehicle Sold 1/15/2026ROXBORO, NC 27573 ProrationJANKOWSKI, RENEE LYNN ($24.95) ($27.63) $0.00 $52.58 Vehicle Sold 1/8/2026ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration MILLS, JANERA JAMICE Vehicle Sold 12/17/2025 ($47.66) ($3.30) $50.96 MCDONALD, MITZI CROUCH ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration ($92.99) ($102.96) $0.00 $195.95 Vehicle Sold 1/7/2026ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration Vehicle Sold 12/19/2025 ($3.79) ($4.20) $0.00 $7.99 MORGAN, NATHAN ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration Vehicle Sold 1/7/2026 ($14.65) ($0.93) $15.58 PAINTER, SHELBY TAPP ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration ($25.25) ($1.75) $27.00 Vehicle Sold 11/26/2025ROXBORO, NC 27574 ProrationPARRISH, BRITTNEY MORGAN Vehicle Sold 1/16/2026 ($15.92) ($1.10) $17.02 PETTIFORD, SYLVIA BATTLE ROXBORO, NC 27574 Proration Vehicle Sold 11/17/2025 ($16.82) ($1.17) $17.99 ROGERS, DEVONTE RAY TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 Proration Page 4 of 6 113 Payee Name Address 3 Refund Type Refund Reason Create Date Tax Jurisdiction Levy Type Total Change 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 50 TAX 50 VEHICLE FEE 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX ($17.40) ($1.21) $18.61 Vehicle Sold 11/17/2025 TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 ProrationROGERS, RODNEY RAY SCHREFFLER, DAVID EDWARD III Over Assessment 12/22/2025 ($100.28) ($6.94) $107.22 SCHISSLER, SALLIE LOUISE HURDLE MILLS, NC 27541 Adjustment >= $100 ($5.41) ($5.99) $0.00 $11.40 Vehicle Totalled 12/3/2025ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration ($65.89) ($4.18) $70.07 Vehicle Sold 12/29/2025 TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 ProrationSCURLOCK, ANTONIO JAY- RODRIGUEZ Vehicle Sold 12/30/2025 ($2.62) ($2.90) $0.00 $5.52 SMITH, CAROLYN PHILLIPS ROXBORO, NC 27573 Proration ($5.48) ($0.38) $5.86 TUCK, RHONDA JEAN ROXBORO, NC 27574 Proration ($4.22) ($0.29) $4.51 Vehicle Sold 11/13/2025 HURDLE MILLS, NC 27541 ProrationSTONE, RHONDA BROACH WALKER, JASON DEAN ROXBORO, NC 27574 Proration Vehicle Sold 11/25/2025 TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 ProrationWAGSTAFF, HARRIETT SHAWN Vehicle Sold 12/4/2025 Vehicle Sold 1/15/2026 ($3.42) ($0.24) $3.66 ($50.30) ($3.48) $53.78 ($64.95) ($4.49) $69.44 Vehicle Sold 1/15/2026ROXBORO, NC 27574 ProrationWALL, JOHN DUSTIN Page 5 of 6 114 Payee Name Address 3 Refund Type Refund Reason Create Date Tax Jurisdiction Levy Type Total Change 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX 01 TAX 60 TAX ($139.75) ($8.87) $148.62 WATSON, CRAIG RILEY TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 Proration WHITLOW, BARRY BERNARD TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 Proration Vehicle Sold 10/24/2025 TIMBERLAKE, NC 27583 ProrationWATSON, SAMANTHA NICOLE Vehicle Sold 12/16/2025 Vehicle Totalled 1/8/2026 ($338.92) ($21.52) $360.44 ($141.56) ($9.80) $151.36 ($6.89) ($0.48) $7.37 Vehicle Sold 10/27/2025ROXBORO, NC 27574 ProrationWILLIAMS, MICHAEL RONALD Page 6 of 6 115 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 2, 2026 Agenda Title: Department of Social Services Updates Summary of Information: Following the CCR-led assessment and evaluation of the Person County Department of Social Services, the department’s administrative and management team has worked with the Human Services Director and other key County staff to implement various strategies and initiatives to help improve its operations, internal communications, and community engagement. This presentation will provide the Board of Commissioners/Human Services Board with an overview of some of the initiatives and improvements. Financial Impact: None Recommended Action: Receive the presentation and provide any necessary feedback. Submitted By: Brian Hart, Assistant County Manager/Human Services Director 116 Person County DSS Updates: Implementing with Intention February 2, 2026 117 AGENDA •Community Engagement and Accountability •Internal Environment, Training, and Process Improvement •Personnel Updates “A bend in the road is not the end of the road” 118 Community Engagement & Accountability •Staff serve on various community boards and committees •Staff attend community events •Child Welfare Staff attend monthly MDT meetings •Members were appointed to the Human Services Advisory Committee on 1/5/26 (THANK YOU BOC!) 119 Huddle Up with Human Services Quarterly meetings with community partners to discuss best practices, policy updates, and information impacting local programs and services •2/24/25 -presentation on temporary safety providers (FEMA) •6/2/25 –overview of Social Services (COB) •8/25/25 –overview of CCR recommendations (Library) •11/24/25 –Medicaid presentation (PI) •Next Event –2/25/26 120 Internal Environment, Training, & Process Improvement Social Services Committees: Customer Service, Community Engagement, and Employee Engagement (Power Pact) Improve Physical space: Reception area, Utilization of Storr Records; Repurposing Space Identifying Training Needs for continuous improvement: o Conflict resolution training with management/supervisory staff (Dec. 2025) o Management team book club (Feb. 2026; books purchased) o Agency wide de-escalation training (TBD/in-process) o Staff Development Specialists have developed a training guide for new employees Promotion of EPASS at Community Events Safety Plans reviewed 121 PATH NC –Statewide information system that equips child welfare staff with real-time data and decision- making tools to better protect children and to improve outcomes for children and families across the state. On 11/3/25 Person County began utilizing PATH NC for intake and assessments. Intakes by month: November = 35 December = 44 Assessment cases opened: November = 26 December = 23 122 Personnel Updates •Additional positions awarded in the Foster Care Unit / Restructuring of Child Welfare (FY26 Budget Process) •Assistant Human Services Director •Notable active recruitments: •DSS Director •Child Welfare Program Manager •New position requests 123 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: Feb. 2, 2026 Agenda Title: Amendment to the Resolution Establishing 2026 Schedule of Regular Meetings for the Person County Board of Commissioners Summary of Information: The Board of Commissioners took action to set its regular schedule of meetings for 2026 at its Nov. 18, 2025 meeting. As planning is underway for the Feb. 17, 2026 Annual Retreat, the Board has the option to hold its retreat at Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County, as was adopted in November, or to change the location to the Kirby Upstairs Main Hall, Mayo Park, or the County Office Building Auditorium, if preferred. Financial Impact: None Recommended Action: Consider the location change and, if necessary, take action to adopt an Amended Resolution Establishing 2026 Schedule of Regular Meetings. Submitted By: Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager 124 Resolution Establishing 2026 Schedule of Regular Meetings for the Person County Board of Commissioners WHEREAS, NC General Statute 153A-40 requires boards of commissioners to hold a regular- scheduled meeting at least once a month; and WHEREAS, the Person County Board of Commissioners meets in its Commissioners' Boardroom 215 in the Person County Office Building, located at 304 S. Morgan Street in Roxboro, North Carolina, unless otherwise noted below. WHEREAS, action of the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on February 2, 2026, to change the location of the February 17, 2026 Annual Retreat to _______________________ NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by action of the Person County Board of Commissioners, the following Schedule of Regular Meetings for 2026 is set forth as following: January 05, 2026 January 20,2026 (Tuesday) February 02, 2026 February 17, 2026 (Tuesday) Annual Retreat March 02, 2026 March 16, 2026 April 06, 2026 April 20, 2026 May 04, 2026 May 18, 2026 June 01, 2026 June 15, 2026 July 20, 2026 August 03, 2026 August 17, 2026 6:00p.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.*County Office Building Auditorium 9:00 a.m. * _____________________________ 6:00p.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. 9:00 a.m. 125 September 08, 2026 (Tuesday) September 21, 2026 October 05, 2026 October 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. November 2, 2026 November 16, 2026 December 7, 2026 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.*County Office Building Auditorium BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be posted on the Board of Commissioners' bulletin board located outside the Commissioners' meeting room 215 of the County Office Building at least ten (I0) days before the first meeting to which it applies, and that the adopted Schedule of Meetings dates shall be posted on the County website and distributed with the Sunshine email group. Adopted this, the 2nd day of February 2026. ________________________________ Kyle Puryear, Chairman Person County Board of Commissioners Attest: _____________________________ Michele Solomon, NCCCC Clerk of Board 126