Pitt County Planning Board Meeting - - 9/16/2026 5:30:00 PM

The Pitt County Planning Board met on September 16, 2026, to discuss several planning and zoning matters, including a proposed text amendment to allow live auctions of farm and construction equipment in the rural agricultural (RA) zoning district. The board recommended that this use be permitted only as a conditional district, requiring a public hearing and approval by the Board of Commissioners, to ensure oversight and prevent potential misuse such as unregulated junkyards. The board also received an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) project, which aims to consolidate and modernize the county's development regulations. The county issued an RFQ for a planning consultant to assist with the UDO, with a projected 18-month timeline for completion. Additionally, the board discussed recent rezoning approvals, safety improvements on local highways, a community development block grant application for neighborhood revitalization, and regulatory considerations for data centers, including a possible moratorium pending further review. No contract awards or specific procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the UDO project represents an upcoming procurement opportunity for planning consulting services.