Jacksonville Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Jacksonville held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (80% approval rate), 1 denied. Activity was down 58% compared to September (171 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 25 East Drive from RS-7 to RMH

Denied.

Request by John Pierce representing Ustich and Barker Custom Homes LLC to rezone tax parcel 352F-13 at 25 East Drive from Residential Single Family 7 to Residential Mobile Home (would be the first RMH in Jacksonville). Applicant pulled a modular home permit but a HUD mobile home was delivered. Staff and Planning Board recommended denial as inconsistent with the CAMA land use plan and not in public interest. Motion to deny carried by voice vote.

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UDO text amendment: multifamily setback from main roadways

Approved.

Citizen-requested UDO text amendment by TWC Camp Lejeune LLC to define main roadways, reduce the multifamily setback from main roadways in corner commercial zoning districts from 350 to 300 feet, and move standards from the use table to use-specific standards. Applicant owns a hotel it may convert to multifamily. Found consistent with CAMA land use plan. Planning Board recommended approval. No public hearing speakers.

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UDO text amendment - street tree requirements

Approved.

The board recommended approval of the UDO text amendment in Attachment A. The amendment requires street trees only on arterial, collector, feeder, primary major, and secondary roads, as defined in Article 9.4. It moves the street tree standards from Article 5.7 and Article 3 into Article 6.1 (Subdivisions) and standardizes understory trees at 30 feet. The front yard canopy tree requirement is unchanged. The board found the amendment consistent with CAMA land use plan Goal 27 and Policy 27.7. Motion by Ms. Grace, second by Bob Dupuy; the hand vote passed with no opposition.

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UDO and zoning map amendments removing ETJ references per House Bill 116

Approved.

The board recommended approval of ordinances amending the UDO and the official zoning map to remove extraterritorial jurisdiction references, including Board of Adjustment membership. House Bill 116, ratified August 6, transferred the city's ETJ of about 1,151 parcels to Onslow County effective October 6. Motion by Bob Dupuy, second by Homer Spring; the hand vote passed with no opposition.

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Adoption of redistricting criteria resolution with 11th criterion

Approved.

Mayor Pro Tem Edwards moved to adopt attachment B, the redistricting criteria, with an 11th criterion added: equal distribution of population aboard military installations between all wards to the extent possible. Earlier, Councilmember Willingham's motion to adopt the resolution with only 10 criteria was voted on by raising hands. A subsequent motion to table Edwards' motion failed/was voted on, then Edwards' motion carried by hand vote with the Mayor voting in favor ('I'm voting for it. I think it's a fair way of distribution.'). Debate concerned compactness, contiguousness, and the base annexation of approximately 2,500 people under House Bill 116.

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Zoning Changes

• RS-7 → RMH at 25 East Drive, Jacksonville (tax parcel 352F-13) (Ustich and Barker Custom Homes LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 14 instances
• residential: 10 instances
• annexation: 9 instances
• commercial: 5 instances
• land use: 4 instances

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