Continued Public Hearing: West Southern Pines and Downtown Character Districts

At the November 12, 2024 Town Council business meeting, Council continued public input and discussion on proposed character districts for West Southern Pines and Downtown. The public hearing will be re-opened at the December 17, 2024 Town Council business meeting.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearing December 17, 2024 starting at 6pm in the E.S. Douglass Community Center at 1185 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387.

Downtown Character District.
The Downtown Overlay (Section 3.6.3 beginning on page 133 of the UDO linked below) will expand the area covered by the current Downtown Transition Overlay. Its text amendments will:
• focus on new commercial development in a way that enhances the existing character of the area. Elements of design include building materials, design approach, sidewalks, tree canopy preservation, building height standards, and articulation requirements for larger structures.
• not change any base zoning in the district.
• not apply to single-family residential development.

West Southern Pines Character District.
The area covered by the current West Southern Pines Overlay (Section 3.6.4 beginning on page 119 of the UDO linked below) will not change with this proposal, which is consistent with residents’ desires. Text amendments to the Overlay will:
• focus on commercial development, and direct its design to complement the existing character of the area. These design elements include building materials, design approaches, sidewalks, and tree canopy preservation.
• not change any base zoning in the district.
• not apply to single-family residential development. **

You can find the November 12 Town Council Business Meeting Agenda and staff reports on our website - search for the November 12 meeting and download the agenda packet.

https://www.southernpines.net/DocumentCenter/View/11030/UDO-with-edits-through-May-14-2024