Craven County holds public hearing on proposed RV‑park ordinance; no public speakers

Craven County Board of Commissioners · January 6, 2026

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Summary

The Craven County Board of Commissioners opened and closed a public hearing Jan. 5 on a proposed Recreational Vehicle Park Ordinance after planning staff outlined availability of the draft; no members of the public spoke at the hearing. The board signaled the ordinance will return for further action at a later meeting.

The Craven County Board of Commissioners opened a public hearing Jan. 5 to receive comment on a proposed Recreational Vehicle Park Ordinance and then closed it after receiving no public testimony.

Chad Strong and Donnie Lavelle of the county planning department told commissioners the draft ordinance was made available for public viewing on the county website and at the planning office beginning Dec. 22 and that the hearing notice ran in the Sun Journal. "The purpose of tonight's public hearing is to receive public comments regarding the county's proposed recreational vehicle park ordinance," planning staff said during the presentation.

Chairman Bucher asked for a motion to open the hearing; the board voted to open it and, when no speakers came forward, voted to close the hearing. Commissioners discussed scheduling adoption of the ordinance; the chair indicated the RV‑park ordinance adoption will be considered at the next meeting.

The board took no final action on the ordinance at the Jan. 5 meeting; next steps will be determined when the item returns to the agenda.