Zebulon development update: population estimate 14,462; Cook Out and downtown projects moving forward

Sep 8, 2026

Staff reported an estimated town population of 14,462, 19 residential permit applications and 42 certificates of occupancy in August, and highlighted the Cook Out commercial pad project and other downtown renovations; a joint public hearing on a nine-unit infill project is set for Sept. 14.

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Planning staff presented a September development update that included a population estimate, permit activity and active commercial projects moving forward.

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