May 4, 2026- 6 pm: Johnston County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Johnston County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 4, 2026, primarily focused on providing an update on the ongoing review and revision of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The Planning Director, Braxton Newton, detailed the progress of the stakeholder group in reviewing chapters of the UDO, noting that chapters A and B have been completed and are undergoing legal review before public release. The board discussed plans to release the full revised document in June, followed by a three-month public review period and subsequent public hearings in September. Key topics included removal of animal regulations from the UDO, agricultural compatibility buffers, minimum lot sizes, and provisions for accessory dwelling units to address housing affordability. Public comments expressed concerns about rapid development, water infrastructure, transparency, and representation in the planning process. No votes or contract awards were made during this meeting, but the discussion centered on policy updates that will influence future land use and development regulations in the county.