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Commissioners approve rezoning of Foy family parcels to Rural Agriculture
Summary
The board unanimously approved a rezoning that changed several parcels totaling 11.39 acres on Bachelor Road from R‑8M to Rural Agriculture, with staff saying the change aligns with the Future Land Use Map.
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request on July 21 that changed multiple parcels totaling about 11.39 acres on Bachelor Road from Residential‑8 Manufactured (R‑8M) to Rural Agriculture (RA).
Planning staff presented the application as PREZ 2025‑9 on behalf of Jonathan and Yvonne Foy, noting the parcels lie in Richlands Township and include a mix of residences and vacant land. Staff said nearby schools (Meadowview Elementary, Southwest Middle and Southwest High) have capacity and the parcel’s Future Land Use designation is Agriculture and Forestry, making Rural Agriculture a corresponding district.
Carter Metcalfe told the board the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval on June 5. No members of the public spoke at the hearing. Jonathan Foy, who described the land as family property he is seeking to reconsolidate, told commissioners he wants the property returned to its previous rural character after past subdivisions created residential zoning.
Commissioners voted to adopt the rezoning and authorized the chair to sign the necessary documents. Staff noted any environmental or site-review issues (wetlands, streams, flood zones) would be reviewed if and when a development plan is submitted.
