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## Recent meetings (45)

- [2026-11-05 — Two big site plans head to Pender County's Technical Review Committee Thursday](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/e651db95-f6eb-4e33-b858-4572c96fa7f8): Technical Review Committee
- [2026-11-02 — Long Creek 1,023-home rezoning tabled again — now headed to December meeting in Burgaw](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/df66d528-9ff9-4c67-b343-c65b931c7836): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-10-19 — Big wins and a big table: 930-home 55+ community approved, RV park OK'd, 630-acre rezone pushed to November](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/5696fd48-fd8a-492b-b024-e3728f177f00): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-10-06 — Wyndwater plan revision approved with dumpster condition; roofing office rezone moves forward](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/3bab0e7c-58b1-4993-9ae4-5bfbc24e844a): Planning Board
- [2026-10-05 — Commissioners approve Hampstead wastewater plant rezoning 3-2, then Pluris pulls its permit request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/db88c1e0-a6b8-48ab-9f01-d9ba6a8f3a34): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-09-21 — Pender County meeting collapses without a quorum — no votes taken, Maple Hill post office resolution delayed](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/2c335fcf-f48b-4c9e-b2b4-714d6dbea06d): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-09-08 — Commissioners table the District 1 commissioner appointment amid litigation, approve $2.9M ambulance buy, and stall the fleet garage](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/4d50a365-7204-4917-b8fa-8d2c9ac064d1): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-09-01 — 404-acre 55+ community with 930 homes heads to Pender County Planning Board hearing in Hampstead](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/86725269-7dec-4e8e-b86d-e2ba0b61e6af): Planning Board
- [2026-08-17 — Pender County Commissioners Set to Tackle RV Park, Rezoning and Growth Questions at Monday Meeting](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/5267d18e-ab47-4614-8aee-89e67df171ae): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-08-04 — Planning Board to hear rezoning for 1,023-home development and a new wastewater plant in Hampstead](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/c51895a3-7bac-4a0a-8f20-6f93f4051ef6): Planning Board
- [2026-08-03 — Pender County Commissioners to take up $308K Maple Hill infrastructure contract and water district items](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/72dc5d81-b8b9-419d-b68f-1214877ce5b4): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-23 — Pender County town hall: roads, taxes and the ACH fraud dominate resident questions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/0439d9fe-71d9-4632-a225-605adee5d906): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-21 — Tax bills, missing water and courthouse hazards dominate Pender County town hall](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/d8767e89-c02c-4369-9447-341794a8e91c): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-15 — Board of Adjustment set to hear appeal over 355-home Topsail Township development](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/473f83cc-41af-4a21-bbf0-cee1dda0bf2f): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-07-13 — County commits $1.6M to finish park field lights, buys water meters amid drought worries](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/17e8eae8-d833-4edb-8b4a-5705a64c6008): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-07 — Planning Board to hold public hearings on 32-acre Hampstead wastewater treatment plant and Topsail business rezones](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/eec2fb44-a7a6-419a-bd52-c474673a2ce8): Planning Board
- [2026-06-24 — County Commissioners take up schools' $2.7M budget gap request after emotional public comment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/cf6738fc-6691-47d2-89ec-9a094ec6b5d2): General
- [2026-06-15 — Pender County passes $1.1M richer budget at 73.75¢ tax rate — then Vice Chair Brad George resigns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/affa903d-3ff6-4c8a-89e9-c7633462b92e): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-06-10 — Big 147-acre Topsail development appeal heads to the Board of Adjustment — what's at stake for the Old Point area](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/87253583-4116-4c54-9221-8c1a1e93d9e1): General
- [2026-06-01 — Pender water feud boils over: commissioners demand answers on water hookups by June 15](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/8c6eae8e-a09e-4a06-bc28-e79e187cb646): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-05-18 — County backs UNCW medical school, spends $925K outfitting new LEC — and a Rocky Point landscaping fight splits the board](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/30fa14f7-bf21-417e-90ea-87f13bae6096): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-05-14 — Clean water plan for Pender County wells: settlement funds could help homeowners drill deeper wells](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/e59143fb-7dd2-4bfd-b1ef-1f5cf3fa3031): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-05-11 — County hears budget asks: Schools want $16M more, Burgaw fire seeks $300K](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/e7617e06-6c89-48f5-8727-0ad956809739): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-05-07 — County departments pitch budget wishes — biggest ask: 25 new detectives for the expanded jail](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/2b352cdc-c82a-4cbd-8855-728a532f5203): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-05-05 — Planning Board narrowly approves Point South revision — 15 more homes for Highway 17 despite traffic and school concerns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/602a0c7d-8892-4c3f-a3c8-4144fe48f640): Planning Board
- [2026-05-04 — Commissioners split 3-2 on countywide fleet garage and 2026 reappraisal plan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/9e4d6c66-edd3-469b-8ffb-1fb9d978ede6): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-30 — Beach renourishment, nonprofits and county services make their budget pitches to commissioners](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/1557289c-aab3-4f5b-9f6b-1274e2fb2a67): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-27 — Pender County budgets workshop: salary study, tax rate talk, and a lot of department wish lists](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/a1b3ab8a-0dca-4011-8ff3-de114a349d95): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-23 — County and School Boards Team Up on $153K Fleet Garage Study, School Bond Talk and Vaping Concerns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/1da3a5cb-0295-463c-be10-3be38058eec5): General
- [2026-04-20 — County denies two big housing rezones, clashes over property tax reappraisal, and loses its longtime attorney](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/8c8ee993-fe24-4c08-991f-413787325e83): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-15 — Board of Adjustment to hear appeal of 355-home Piver Tract plan and two variance requests](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/a8a6e479-78e2-4aa6-b221-0a556eb23e2a): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-04-13 — Commissioners extend property tax appeal deadline to October 1 amid 2026 reappraisal mess](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/685b6da7-d3eb-4d5f-aa7d-999604f7c267): General
- [2026-04-08 — Planning Board to hold public hearings on a Topsail-area rezone and allowing hotels in industrial districts](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/0012693e-8b69-4105-83af-3b79d03b0a8c): Planning Board
- [2026-04-07 — Commissioners suspend 2026 property revaluation after flood of resident complaints over tax appraisals](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/b6b306fd-f68f-4e9e-be48-252dd64d11d9): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-03-27 — Pender County budget retreat flags jail staffing, west-side water hopes, and a full slate of new hires — but no decisions yet](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/833031f3-f117-4a0a-af73-4d3fce745b72): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-03-26 — Budget retreat day one: 105-110% property value jump revealed, courthouse would need ~6¼ cents](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/b148af39-eff8-48ac-a262-1a2affcc0f9d): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-03-18 — Board of Adjustment to hear variance case VAR 2026-27 at March 18 meeting](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/6969c3a5-099a-4ef1-8b93-80ae3a56052f): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-03-04 — Planning Board to tackle three rezonings, 104 townhomes, and a surfacing rule change — outcomes unknown](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/0d848377-9939-4920-ab2c-2766cceeb638): Planning Board
- [2026-03-02 — County approves Holly Township sand mine 3-0 after neighbors object; redistricting plan fails](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/e4146e73-3921-49f9-93ae-834e0de85369): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-02-18 — Pender County Board of Adjustment met Feb. 18 — here's what was on the agenda](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/cc93d8ab-5461-4cea-ba3b-fbf850a6e7f4): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-02-17 — Commissioners oppose Chemours expansion, adopt 2030 plan, punt redistricting and sand mine to March](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/76d3a70f-ba89-4a37-8f8e-971fc7e770db): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-01-21 — Board of Adjustment set to hear Appeal 2025-15 — the Scotts Hill tree variance fight returns January 21](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/4173eece-eb17-4a39-89fa-a47274204fce): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-01-20 — Library contract pulled for legal review, redistricting tabled 3-2 at marathon meeting](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/80c4c9db-711f-48de-a84c-a8b30ba77f34): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-01-06 — Planning Board to weigh 355-home Topsail development and a Rocky Point rezone tonight](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/926ff8a0-c5d9-4c13-b938-614419c9ae54): Planning Board
- [2026-01-05 — County leaders split on new range safety officer job, and the Central Pender Park budget fix gets pushed to Jan. 20](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/meetings/ed48a780-9c5c-49c8-8bcc-1c2e4210160e): Board of County Commissioners


## Civic issues (50)

- [Water and Sewer Infrastructure Investments](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/water-and-sewer-infrastructure-investments): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Large-Scale Residential Development in Long Creek Township](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/residential-development): development · priority: high
- [Cemetery Identification and Protection](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/cemetery-identification-and-protection): environment · priority: high
- [Maple Hill Postal Service Operations](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/maple-hill-postal-service-operations): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Feral Cat Management Policy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/feral-cat-management-policy): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Well Filtration and Water Infrastructure Investments](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/well-filtration-and-water-infrastructure-investments): water-utilities · priority: high
- [RV park and campground special use permit (SUP 2026-58)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/rv-park-and-campground-special-use-permit-sup-2026-58): development · priority: high
- [Vacant Board Seats Following Commissioner Brad George's Departure](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/board-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Feral cat management and trap-neuter-release](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/feral-cat-management-and-trap-neuter-release): environment · priority: medium
- [Bus Driver Shortage and Transportation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/bus-driver-shortage-and-transportation): schools · priority: high
- [236-Lot RV Park and Campground in Holly Township](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/236-lot-rv-park-and-campground-in-holly-township): development · priority: high
- [Proposed 930-home 55+ community in Topsail Township](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/proposed-930-home-55-community-in-topsail-township): development · priority: high
- [Infrastructure and Controlled Growth Initiative](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/infrastructure-and-controlled-growth-initiative): development · priority: high
- [Emergency Services Merger — REDLG Obligations](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/emergency-services-merger-redlg-obligations): public-safety · priority: high
- [Commercial rezoning in Topsail Township](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/commercial-rezoning-in-topsail-township): zoning · priority: high
- [Water Service Concerns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/water-service-concerns): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Wyndwater commercial expansion along US 17](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/wyndwater-commercial-expansion-along-us-17): development · priority: high
- [Abbey Nature Preserve trailhead — $500,000 PARTF grant](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/park-development): development · priority: medium
- [Topsail Township Wastewater Treatment Facility Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/topsail-township-wastewater-treatment-facility): zoning · priority: high
- [Topsail Township commercial rezone of 0.31-acre parcel](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/topsail-township-commercial-rezone-of-031-acre-parcel): zoning · priority: medium
- [CFCC Burgaw building roof leaks](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/cfcc-burgaw-building-roof-leaks): schools · priority: high
- [Health and DSS budget impacts from state and federal cuts](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/budget-shortfall): budget · priority: high
- [Topsail Township rezone to Office and Institutional](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/topsail-township-rezone-to-office-and-institutional): zoning · priority: medium
- [Point South Master Development Plan revision](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/point-south-master-development-plan-revision): development · priority: high
- [Opioid Settlement Funds Spending](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/opioid-settlement-funds-spending): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Small business office rezoning off US 17](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/small-business-office-rezoning-off-us-17): zoning · priority: medium
- [Proposed county livestock arena](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/proposed-county-livestock-arena): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Hearing time limits for applicants and public](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/hearing-time-limits-for-applicants-and-public): zoning · priority: low
- [Solid waste enforcement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/solid-waste-enforcement): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Large-scale residential rezonings (REZONE 2026-99 and 2026-100)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/large-scale-residential-rezonings): zoning · priority: high
- [DSS funding for federal H.R. 1 implementation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/dss-funding-for-federal-hr-1-implementation): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Point South Apartments — 252-unit multifamily development off U.S. 17](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/housing-development): development · priority: high
- [Hampstead wastewater capacity and Pluris expansion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/hampstead-wastewater-capacity-and-pluris-expansion): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Saw Dust Laydown Yard and Office Space project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/saw-dust-laydown-yard-and-office-space-project): development · priority: medium
- [EMS/Fire merger effective July 5](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/emsfire-merger-effective-july-5): public-safety · priority: high
- [Rural Public Transit Funding (PAS-TRAN)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/rural-public-transit-funding): roads · priority: high
- [Tax bill printing error](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/tax-bill-printing-error): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Student safety crossing Highway 17 in Hampstead](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/student-safety-crossing-highway-17-in-hampstead): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Central Pender Park delays and sewer design failure](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/central-pender-park-delays-and-sewer-design-failure): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Maple Hill Infrastructure Improvements](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/maple-hill-infrastructure-improvements): water-utilities · priority: high
- [State-Required Traffic Signal at New DHHS Building](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/state-required-traffic-signal-at-new-dhhs-building): roads · priority: medium
- [Property tax reappraisal burden](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/tax-revaluation): budget · priority: critical
- [Combined County/School Fleet Garage](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/combined-countyschool-fleet-garage): development · priority: high
- [355-home subdivision planned for Topsail Township](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/355-home-subdivision-planned-for-topsail-township): development · priority: high
- [Pender EMS & Fire Merger](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/pender-ems-fire-merger): public-safety · priority: high
- [Housing Voucher Program Shortfall](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/housing-voucher-program-shortfall): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [FY 2026-2027 County Budget](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/fy-2026-2027-county-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Flock camera surveillance concerns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/surveillance-ban): general · priority: high
- [Tax Collection and Foreclosure](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/tax-collection-and-foreclosure): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Solid Waste Collection Allowed in Environmental Conservation District](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/issues/environmental-violation): environment · priority: medium


## Development applications (40)

- [Point South Apartments](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/point-south-apartments): site-plan · under-review
- [Saw Dust Laydown Yard and Office Space](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/saw-dust-laydown-yard-and-office-space): site-plan · under-review
- [REZONE 2026-99](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rezone-2026-99): rezone · tabled
- [SUP 2026-58](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/sup-2026-58): conditional-use · approved
- [REZONE 2026-100](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rezone-2026-100): rezone · approved
- [R&R Roofing conditional rezone](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rr-roofing-conditional): rezone · under-review
- [Wyndwater Master Development Plan revision](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/wyndwater-master-development-plan-revision): pud · approved
- [REZONE 2026-101 Specialty Trade Contractor Office](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/specialty-trade-contractor-office): rezone · under-review
- [REZONE 2026-96](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rezone-2026-96): rezone · approved
- [SUP 2026-59](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/sup-2026-59): conditional-use · withdrawn
- [Joint County-Schools Fleet Garage, Rocky Point](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/joint-county-schools-fleet-garage-rocky-point): site-plan · under-review
- [Maple Hill Infrastructure Improvements](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/maple-hill-infrastructure-improvements): other · approved
- [REZONE 2026-98](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rezone-2026-98): rezone · pending
- [ZTA 2026-36](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/zta-2026-36): general-plan-amendment · pending
- [REZONE 2026-95](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rezone-2026-95): rezone · approved
- [South transfer station road development](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/south-transfer-station-road-development): other · under-review
- [Falls Mist subdivision](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/falls-mist): subdivision · under-review
- [Master Development Plan Case MDP 2025-81 (355-lot residential community)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/master-development-plan-case): site-plan · approved
- [Appeal 2026-18: Appeal of an Administrative Decision](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/appeal-2026-18-appeal-of-an-administrative-decision): other · pending
- [Petition to Name a Road in the Topsail Township — W M Teachey Avenue](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/petition-to-name-a-road-in-the-topsail-township-w-m-teachey-avenue): other · approved
- [General Business Rezone — 11.36 Acres, Topsail Township](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/general-business-rezone-1136-acres-topsail-township): rezone · approved
- [SUP 2026-57](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/sup-2026-57): conditional-use · approved
- [ZTA 2026-35](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/zta-2026-35): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Point South Master Development Plan Revision](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/point-south-master-development-plan-revision): pud · approved
- [Naming of Previously Unnamed Roads — Gala Court, Go Blue Drive, Peach Court, Zahm Place](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/naming-of-previously-unnamed-roads-gala-court-go-blue-drive-peach-court-zahm-pla): other · approved
- [104 Townhomes — Topsail Township](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/104-townhomes-topsail-township): rezone · denied
- [85 Single-Family Homes — Long Creek Township](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/85-single-family-homes-long-creek-township): rezone · denied
- [ZTA 2026-34](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/zta-2026-34): other · approved
- [Variance Case VAR 2026-28 — Freestanding Sign Height](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/variance-case-freestanding-sign-height): variance · under-review
- [Variance Case VAR 2026-29 — Rear Setback Encroachment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/variance-case-rear-setback-encroachment): variance · under-review
- [VAR 2026-27](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/var-2026-27): variance · pending
- [REZONE 2025-94](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rezone-2025-94): rezone · pending
- [REZONE 2025-92](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rezone-2025-92): rezone · pending
- [REZONE 2025-91](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rezone-2025-91): rezone · pending
- [SUP 2025-56 — Holly Township Sand Mine](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/holly-township-sand-mine): conditional-use · approved
- [REZONE 2025-93 — Rocky Point Rezone](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rocky-point): rezone · approved
- [ZTA 2025-33 — Rezoning refiling waiting period](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/zta-2025-33-rezoning-refiling-waiting-period): other · approved
- [REZONE 2025-86 — Granite cutting and polishing business](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/granite-cutting-and-polishing-business): rezone · withdrawn
- [ZTA 2025-32 — Family Child Care Home definition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/family-child-care-home-definition): other · approved
- [SUP 2025-55 — Rocky Point church](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/development/rocky-point-church): conditional-use · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [Tax appraisals](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/tax-appraisals): taxes-budget
- [Redistricting](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/redistricting): zoning
- [Water](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/water): water-utilities
- [SUP 2026-58 RV park](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/sup-2026-58-rv-park): development
- [Maple Hill Post Office closure](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/maple-hill-post-office-closure): public-safety
- [School funding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/school-funding): budget
- [Sand mine SUP 2025-56](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/sand-mine-sup-2025-56): zoning
- [Maple Hill post office](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/maple-hill-post-office): business-jobs
- [REZONE 2025-91 townhomes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/rezone-2025-91-townhomes): zoning
- [Clean water](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/clean-water): water-utilities
- [REZONE 2025-92 single-family homes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/rezone-2025-92-single-family-homes): zoning
- [Western Pender treated water grants](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/western-pender-treated-water-grants): water-utilities
- [District 1 commissioner appointment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/district-1-commissioner-appointment): development
- [Sewer project near Mill Branch](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/sewer-project-near-mill-branch): environment
- [Sewer lines through Mill Branch and Moore's Creek](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/sewer-lines-through-mill-branch-and-moores-creek): environment
- [REZONE 2026-96 / Pluris facility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/rezone-2026-96-pluris-facility): zoning
- [2026 Reappraisal](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/2026-reappraisal): taxes-budget
- [Wyndwater commercial expansion](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/wyndwater-commercial-expansion): development
- [Western water service and environmental impact fees](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/western-water-service-and-environmental-impact-fees): water-utilities
- [CFCC Burgaw building roof](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/cfcc-burgaw-building-roof): schools
- [September 21 no-quorum meeting / water project vote](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/september-21-no-quorum-meeting-water-project-vote): water-utilities
- [Closed-session minutes and public records](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/closed-session-minutes-and-public-records): taxes-budget
- [Grant deadlines and county administration](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/grant-deadlines-and-county-administration): taxes-budget
- [Western Pender water grants and commissioner attendance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/western-pender-water-grants-and-commissioner-attendance): water-utilities
- [$600,000 ACH loss, closed session, and public records](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/600000-ach-loss-closed-session-and-public-records): taxes-budget
- [Western Pender County water project and grant delays](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/western-pender-county-water-project-and-grant-delays): water-utilities
- [Open meetings, budget transparency, vendor payment error](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/open-meetings-budget-transparency-vendor-payment-error): taxes-budget
- [Western Pender County water project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/western-pender-county-water-project): water-utilities
- [Proposed waste treatment plant on Ashton Road](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/proposed-waste-treatment-plant-on-ashton-road): water-utilities
- [DOT ditch/driveway assistance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/dot-ditchdriveway-assistance): roads
- [Holly Ridge annexation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/holly-ridge-annexation): development
- [Property tax classification](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/property-tax-classification): taxes-budget
- [Support for Union Rescue and the board](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/support-for-union-rescue-and-the-board): public-safety
- [Commissioner seating dispute and nonprofit funding](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/commissioner-seating-dispute-and-nonprofit-funding): taxes-budget
- [American Legion grant request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/american-legion-grant-request): parks-rec
- [Grant partnership](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/grant-partnership): taxes-budget
- [Cemetery identification and protection](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/cemetery-identification-and-protection): zoning
- [Western Pender treated water / support for Commissioner Tate](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/western-pender-treated-water-support-for-commissioner-tate): water-utilities
- [Feral cat management / TNR](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/feral-cat-management-tnr): public-safety
- [Board civility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/board-civility): taxes-budget
- [Feral cat sanctuary](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/feral-cat-sanctuary): public-safety
- [Taxes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/taxes): taxes-budget
- [SUP 2026-57 landscaping business](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/sup-2026-57-landscaping-business): zoning
- [Budget transparency and the District 1 appointment email](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/budget-transparency-and-the-district-1-appointment-email): taxes-budget
- [Burgaw area rezoning and growth impacts](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/burgaw-area-rezoning-and-growth-impacts): development
- [Wallace water payments and campground policy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/wallace-water-payments-and-campground-policy): water-utilities
- [Quorum failure and board conduct](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/quorum-failure-and-board-conduct): public-safety
- [Bordeaux Cemetery damage](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/bordeaux-cemetery-damage): zoning
- [Quorum failure](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/quorum-failure): public-safety
- [Property taxes and reappraisal](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/community/property-taxes-and-reappraisal): taxes-budget


## Officials (21)

- [W. Randy Burton](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/w-randy-burton): Chairman (District 2)
- [Brent Springer](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/brent-springer): Vice Chairman (District 5)
- [Jerry Groves](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/jerry-groves): Commissioner (District 3)
- [Jimmy T. Tate](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/jimmy-t-tate): Commissioner (District 4)
- [Beth Burns](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/beth-burns): Commissioner (District 1)
- [Ron Satterfield](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/ron-satterfield): Planning Board Vice Chair — Planning Board
- [Andrew W Olsen](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/andrew-w-olsen): Alternate Member — Board of Adjustment
- [Todd Morrison](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/todd-morrison): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Brett Keeler](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/brett-keeler): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Max Kipfer](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/max-kipfer): Board of Adjustment Chair — Board of Adjustment
- [Max Southworth-Beckwith](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/max-southworth-beckwith): Board Member — Board of Adjustment
- [John Coleman](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/john-coleman): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Delva Jordan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/delva-jordan): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Robert Gallagher](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/robert-gallagher): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Kyle Breuer](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/kyle-breuer): Board of Adjustment Vice Chair — Board of Adjustment
- [Jeffrey L. Snider](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/jeffrey-l-snider): Alternate Member — Board of Adjustment
- [Margaret Blue](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/margaret-blue): Assistant County Manager / Finance Director — Administration
- [Trey Thurman](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/trey-thurman): County Attorney — Administration
- [Justin Brantley](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/justin-brantley): Interim Planning Director — Planning & Community Development
- [Tracy Sholders](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/tracy-sholders): Clerk to the Board — Administration
- [Colby W. Sawyer](https://northcarolinarecord.org/pendercounty/officials/colby-w-sawyer): County Manager — Administration