New Hanover County Planning Board Meeting - June 4, 2026

The New Hanover County Planning Board held a meeting on June 4, 2026, primarily to consider a text amendment request to allow crematoriums as a by-right use in the I1 Light Industrial and I2 Heavy Industrial zoning districts. The amendment involved defining crematoriums in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), establishing parking requirements, and setting use-specific standards. The applicant, representing RS2 Enterprises LLC, explained the need for relocating and expanding their crematorium business to a larger facility. After discussion, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the staff-recommended amendment. This recommendation will be forwarded to the County Commissioners for final consideration at their July 13, 2026 meeting. No other procurement or budget items were discussed during the meeting.