Fuquay-Varina (NC) Commissioners Approve Rezoning for 5800 Johnson Pond Road, Clearing Way for Small Single-Family Home Neighborhood
The approval caps density, locks in architectural standards, and begins a multi-step review process before any homes can be built
Fuquay-Varina, Feb. 3, 2026 — At its Commissioners meeting last night, the Fuquay-Varina Board approved a rezoning request for approximately 8.5 acres at 5800 Johnson Pond Road, allowing a small, condition-controlled single-family subdivision that town planners say aligns with the area’s long-range vision and surrounding neighborhoods.
The property was rezoned from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Residential Medium Density Conditional Zoning (RMD-CZD) under case REZ-2025-09 (document), permitting up to 20 single-family homes at a maximum density of 2.5 dwelling units per acre. The site lies within the town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and is currently wooded, with one existing home.
What the rezoning allows and limits
While the zoning district can support higher density, the developer voluntarily restricted the project through conditional zoning. Under the approved conditions, only single-family detached homes and home occupations are allowed. Townhomes, duplexes, and multi-family housing are prohibited.
The conditions also impose detailed architectural standards to ensure compatibility with nearby neighborhoods, including Johnson Pond West, Meadowview, and Forest Ridge. Among the requirements:
Vinyl siding is prohibited (vinyl windows and trim are allowed)
All homes must have two-car garages with decorative features
Exterior elevations and color palettes must vary between adjacent and opposing homes
Homes must include architectural shingles, extended eaves, and decorative façade elements on visible sides
Town staff emphasized that the conditions are permanently binding unless modified through a future rezoning approved by the Board.
Consistency with long-range plans
Planning staff found the request consistent with Fuquay-Varina’s 2040 Community Vision Land Use Plan, which designates the site for Single-Family Neighborhood development. That designation prioritizes detached homes, neighborhood-scale design, and compatibility with surrounding residential areas.
Water service is already available at the site. The developer will extend sewer service as part of the project, subject to annexation. Johnson Pond Road is identified as a future collector street in the town’s transportation plan, though it remains a two-lane road today without pedestrian facilities.
Neighborhood input and timeline
A required neighborhood meeting was held virtually on December 8th, 2025. According to the meeting report, three people attended, including representatives of the applicant and property owner.
Residents asked about buffer preservation and construction timing. The applicant said the required buffers would be installed in accordance with town regulations and would be reviewed after initial clearing. On timing, the applicant indicated construction was still well out.
“I wouldn’t expect to see any homes going up until 12 to 15 months from now,” the applicant said during the meeting.
No additional conditions resulted from the neighborhood meeting.
Planning board and final approval
The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval at its January 13th, 2026, meeting, citing consistency with adopted plans and the site-specific conditions offered by the developer.
The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on February 2nd, 2026. With no opposition, commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning and adopted the accompanying ordinance, finding the request “reasonable and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and in the best interest of the public.”
What comes next
The rezoning does not approve a final subdivision layout or construction. A preliminary subdivision known as Woodcrest remains under staff review, and additional approvals, including subdivision, infrastructure, and annexation, will be required before any homes can be built.