TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jodi Phelps - Assistant City Manager
Gerald Newton - Development Services Director
FROM: Jennifer C. Baptiste - Development Ombudsman Manager/Special Project Coordinator
Chester Green - Senior Planner
Scott Walters - Senior Planner
DATE: May 26, 2026
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Text Amendments to Article 30 of the Unified Development Ordinance to include a Medical Arts Campus Zoning District
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Strategic Operating Plan
Goals 2026
Goal 2: Responsible City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
* Objective 2.3 - Maintain a favorable development climate to promote business growth.
Goal 3: City Investment in Today and Tomorrow
* Objective 3.1 - Improve city street connectivity, optimize traffic flow, and upgrade stormwater systems.
* Objective 3.2 - Direct the city's future growth and guide strategic land use.
Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work, and Recreate
* Objective 4.3 - Enhance mobility and connectivity by investing in sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes.
Goal 6: Collaborative Citizen & Business Engagement
* Objective 6.2 - Build trust and confidence in city government by ensuring transparency and delivering high-quality customer service.
Executive Summary:
In recent years, Cape Fear Valley Regional Hospital has expanded its campus and business model. The main campus on Owen Drive has added several buildings and introduced new uses to improve healthcare in the Fayetteville area.
Because the campus is zoned Office Institutional (OI) and included in the Hospital Overlay district, the hospital has submitted several applications to accommodate expansion and changes in use.
Staff reviewed the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to identify amendments that support the growth of the local healthcare system and attract additional providers. These updates follow specific recommendations from s...
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