Land Use Board | May 19, 2026

The Union County Land Use Board meeting on May 19, 2026, primarily focused on two rezoning requests involving commercial development projects. The first discussion centered on a modification request to extend operating hours for a small commercial development project at the corner of Beulah and Union Trail Waxhaw Highway, which includes potential tenants like a coffee shop, veterinary clinic, and restaurant. Concerns from residents about noise, light pollution, and traffic were addressed, with the board approving amendments to restrict trash pickup hours and require a solid sound-absorbing wall to mitigate impacts. The second rezoning request involved a 17-acre parcel on Rocky River Road for a civil site work contractor's business, including office, warehouse, and equipment storage. The board recommended approval, noting consistency with the land use plan and the applicant's long-standing local business presence. Both items will proceed to the Board of Commissioners for final public hearings. The meeting also included a brief introduction of a new planner to the department.