Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Laurinburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in zoning
Peden Street duplex rezoning
Two residential lots on Peden Street can now host duplexes after the rezone to Office/Institutional. A neighbor objected at the planning board stage, noting a duplex already sits next door (grandfathered).
Zoning appeals consolidated under City Council
The rarely-used Board of Adjustment is gone; the council itself now hears variances and zoning appeals, wearing a second quasi-judicial hat. An ETJ member appointed by county commissioners will sit with them.
Special Use Permit request on Dundee Drive
Council scheduled an August 11 public hearing to rezone a Dundee Drive parcel from Residential-6 to Office/Institutional — a step that would allow office or institutional uses next to a residential neighborhood.
Community Garden Special Use Permit
Neighbors on West Allen Lane oppose a 6-acre church community garden abutting their backyards, citing privacy and property values. Both sides will try to hash out a compromise before the July hearing, and appraiser evidence may be needed.
Special use permit hearing on Parcel No. 01004202025
A special use permit request for land near Deluca, R. Graham, and West Allen Streets gets a public hearing on June 16 — neighbors will have a chance to comment.
Substance Abuse Treatment Center Zoning Amendment
The city will hold an April 21 hearing on changing Section 7.47.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance, which governs substance abuse treatment centers/offices.
Wagram Road rezoning request
A request to rezone 18200 Wagram Road from Residential-20MH to General Business gets its public hearing on February 17, 2026.