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Brevard approves Pisca Gateway rezoning to apply local gateway standards
Summary
The council granted a voluntary rezoning to the Pisca Gateway (PGX) district to apply newly adopted gateway architectural standards to consenting parcels near the Dev Road/Hendersonville Highway intersection, removing a two-story requirement that had blocked some projects.
The Brevard City Council on Jan. 5 approved a voluntary rezoning that brings consenting parcels into the Pisca Gateway (PGX) district so gateway-specific architectural standards can apply to new development.
Assistant planning director Aaron Bland said the PGX district is in the Unified Development Ordinance but had not been applied to any parcels. "If we want those standards to become reality through new projects in the built environment, we have to zone some of this area PGX," Bland said, noting that the district allows the application of gateway architectural standards (stone masonry or rustic frame vernacular) and relieves a requirement in the downtown-mixed-use district that had required multi-story buildings.
The rezoning affects parcels that opted in (including split-zoned properties fronting U.S. 64 between Dev Road and Hendersonville Highway) so that the highway-facing portion becomes PGX while preserving existing split zoning on rear portions. Councilmembers asked about ongoing outreach to property owners and the intent to hold additional rounds of opt-in petitions for neighboring parcels; Bland said staff will continue engagement.
Council moved, seconded and approved the rezoning as presented. Council members said the change aligns with the Building Boulevard comprehensive plan and is intended to create context-sensitive standards at the gateway into town.
Next steps: staff will apply the PGX standards to new permit applications for rezoned parcels and continue outreach to property owners who have not yet opted in.
