# July 15, 2026 Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment held a meeting on July 15, 2026, primarily to hear an appeal regarding a fence erected by the Vineyard Trace Homeowners Association that blocks access to Vineyard Trace Road for the appellant's property. The appellant argued that the fence violates the county's subdivision and access standards as outlined in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and the original subdivision plat, which designated the road as a public right of way. The HOA contended that the road is private, maintained by them, and that access rights for the appellant are not legally established. The board discussed the legal status of the road, emergency access requirements, and the county's authority to enforce subdivision standards. After hearing testimony and legal arguments, a board member moved to accept the appeal, indicating that the fence likely violates the subdivision ordinance and that the county should enforce its access and emergency vehicle standards. The motion was supported, and the matter was set for further consideration. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were discussed during the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** July 15, 2026

### Sources
- [July 15, 2026 Board of Adjustment](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEF7RO4tP48) - Pender County