TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Planning Commission
FROM: Scott Walters, CZO - Senior Planner
DATE: July 15, 2025
RE:
Title
ALT24-01: Revision to previously approved Alternative Sign Plan as requested by Fayetteville State University located at 1200 Murchison Road.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2 - Malik Davis
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Strategic Operating Plan FY 2022
Goals 2027
* Goal 1: Safe and Secure Community
o Objective 1.2 - To ensure traffic and pedestrian safety
* Goal 2: Responsive City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
o Objective 2.4 - To sustain a favorable development climate to encourage business growth.
* Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work, and Recreate
o Objective 4.5 - To ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods
Executive Summary:
Fayetteville State University has requested a revision of their previously approved Alternative Sign Plan to address its specific signage needs.
Fayetteville State University previously requested an Alternative Sign Plan to install 60 banners (5 square feet each) along an existing wrought iron fence. The request also included 13 banners (105.7 square feet each) to be installed on every other brick fence panel. The request was approved at the March 19, 2024 meeting.
Background:
Owner: Fayetteville State University
Applicant: Tina Raines, Fayetteville State University
Zoning District: UC - University College
Property Address: 1200 Murchison Road
Size: 133.52 Acres
Existing Land Use: University
Adjoining Land Uses & Zoning:
* North: Single Family 6 (SF-6) and Mixed Residential 5 (MR-5) - Residential
* East: Single Family 6 (SF-6) - Residential
* South: Single Family 6 (SF-6) and Mixed Residential 5 (MR-5) - Residential
* West: Mixed Residential 5 (MR-5), Office & Institutional (OI), and Limited Commercial (LC) - Residential and Commercial
Issues/Analysis:
Section 30-5.L.10.g - Alternative Signage Plan:
Regardless...
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