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Planning In Progress

Vision Holly Springs Implementation Guide for the future zoning of residential and non-residential development and community character, such as streetside plantings and gateways into town.
Section 1: Future Land Use & Community Character Plan Update
	re:Vision Holly Springs The Town of Holly Springs is updating the Future Land Use & Community Character section of the town’s comprehensive plan, the policy that guides decisions on how the town will grow, look and feel in the future. Learn more about this project and how to get involved at www.revisionHSNC.com. Contact: Planning & Zoning, (919) 557-3908
Section 4: Community Character
	Wayfinding Signage Program A series of “wayfinding” signs have recently been installed around Town to direct visitors and residents to a wide range of facilities in Holly Springs. Community Character section of Vision Holly Springs Contact: Melissa Sigmund, Principal Planner, (919) 557-3905

	Holly Springs Road \| Sunset Lake Road Gateway Entrance Gateways mark the primary entry points into the Town of Holly Springs. The intersection of Holly Springs Road and Sunset Lake Road, as a primary entrance into the Town of Holly Springs, now features decorative gateway signs and landscaping to welcome residents and visitors. The Holly Springs Town Council approved the design and funding for construction. Contact: Sean Ryan, Planner, (919) 557-2903

	Historic Preservation As Holly Springs continues to grow, it is important to preserve its past for future generations. The Town Council held a workshop on April 3, 2018 to review the Town’s current ordinances and policies and to discuss future historic preservation initiatives. Planning & Zoning staff are researching effective methods to incentivize the preservation of historic properties and are working with Capital Area Preservation to identify and preserve historic properties prior to development or redevelopment.
Appendix 1: Village District Area Plan
	Village District Pocket Park Enhancements to the Main Street streetscape will encourage further private investment in the Village District Area. Planning & Zoning, along with Parks & Recreation and Public Works, is generating ideas for the revitalization of underutilized and vacant Town-owned parcels along Main Street into community pocket parks. Pocket parks may feature plaza areas, enhanced landscaping, public art, and/or benches, depending on site-specific design constraints. Village District Area Plan Contact: Sean Ryan, Planner, (919) 557-2903

Unified Development Ordinance Amendments Zoning regulations for all development and subdivisions
	Proposed Amendments
		Semi-Annual Amendments Planning & Zoning staff regularly propose amendments to the UDO to increase the document's clarity, enhance development standards, and respond to changes in State laws that impact Town development regulations. Draft ordinances will be posted here: Contact: Sean Ryan, Planner I, (919) 557-2903

Development Procedures Manual Amendments Development review procedures and processes, applications, review schedules and more
	2.0 Zone Map Amendment Procedures, and 3.0 Subdivision Procedures, and 4.0 Development Plan Procedures
		Planning and Engineering are working together in evaluating and modifying the Town’s development review procedures to specify when a Traffic Impact Analysis shall be completed prior to review by the Town’s Planning Board. Current Development Procedures Manual Contact: Gina Clapp, Planning & Zoning Director, (919) 557-3928
	3.04 Subdivision Amendments, and 4.05 Development Plan Amendments
		Planning and Engineering are working together in streamlining the process for projects that require minor plan amendments once a development is under construction drawing review by the Department of Engineering. Current Development Procedures Manual Contact: Gina Clapp, Planning & Zoning Director, (919) 557-3928

Additional Planning Projects
	ZIP Code Reassignment
		Planning & Zoning is working with the US Postal Service to study a realignment of the ZIP codes in and around the northwest area of Holly Springs to match our Town Limits and future growth areas. Much of the northwest area of Holly Springs has a ZIP code that differs from Holly Springs, NC 27540. Contact: Beth Trautz, Planning & Zoning Services Administrator, (919) 557-3929
	2020 US Census Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Program
		Planning & Zoning works with the US Census Bureau to provide an accurate address database for the Holly Springs Planning Jurisdiction. The Census Bureau requires strict confidentially of all census-related information, including individual addresses. Staff participating in updating the address database have special protocols, sign confidentiality and security guidelines, and ensure the safety of this data. This protected address database is for the US Census only and cannot be shared with any other government agency, any company or the public. Contact: Beth Trautz, Planning & Zoning Services Administrator, (919) 557-3929