Jul 20, 2022BoardMeeting
BoardPender County Board of Adjustment Meeting
The meeting primarily addressed an appeal regarding an administrative decision concerning the bonafide farm exemption and local zoning requirements for a farm operation. The applicant sought to clarify whether selling produce grown on other farms and agritourism activities fall under the bonafide farm exemption. The Board reviewed staff reports, North Carolina General Statutes, and evidence provided by both the applicant and neighboring residents regarding the retail nature of the operation versus agricultural use. Several members of the public provided testimony expressing support or opposition to the appeal.