New Bern Board of Adjustment Meeting July 23, 2026

The City of New Bern Board of Adjustment held a meeting on July 23, 2026, primarily to review and approve special use permits related to educational and hospitality facility expansions. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a special use permit for the St. Paul School Annex, which involves adding six classrooms to an existing school building without expanding the property footprint. The board reviewed site plans, zoning compliance, and received testimony from the school principal and a certified appraiser who confirmed no negative impact on surrounding property values. Additionally, the board approved a minor design modification to the DoubleTree hotel permit, replacing an existing pool with a deck of similar size and function. Motions to approve these permits were passed unanimously. The board also adopted updated rules of procedure with a clerical correction and elected a vice chair to assist in future meetings. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting addressed capital improvement projects and permit modifications relevant to city development and procurement oversight.