Pitt County Planning Board Meeting - - 5/20/2026 5:30:00 PM

The Pitt County Planning Board held a meeting on May 20, 2026, primarily focused on two rezoning requests. The first request was to rezone 2.63 acres from rural residential to general commercial at Worthington Crossroads, which staff recommended for approval due to its consistency with the Envision Pitt County 2045 land use plan and compatibility with surrounding commercial uses. The second request sought to amend an existing general commercial conditional district to allow motor vehicle sales in addition to auto repair services on a property along US 264 East. Staff recommended approval with conditions including site plan submission, buffer yards, landscaping, and compliance with DOT driveway permits. The board discussed potential impacts of a future DOT highway project that could restrict direct access from US 264, which the applicant acknowledged as a concern. Both rezoning requests were approved by the board with motions citing consistency with the comprehensive land use plan and compatibility with nearby uses. The meeting also included updates on previously approved rezoning requests and subdivision activity reports. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were discussed.