Apex, NC, Jul. 26, 2025 — At its July 14 meeting, the Apex Planning Board reviewed and recommended approval for two rezoning requests that could reshape development on both the western and northern edges of town. The board’s actions now move the proposals to the Town Council for final consideration.
Ashburn PUD: A New Residential Community Near Parkside at Bella Casa and Buckhorn Preserve
The first case, Rezoning #24CZ10 (file), involves a 15.3-acre site located at 0 & 0 Mt. Zion Church Road. The applicants, Ashburn Development and JV Management, seek to rezone the property from Rural Residential to Planned Unit Development-Conditional Zoning (PUD-CZ) to create a mixed residential neighborhood called Ashburn PUD.
Surrounded by existing neighborhoods such as Parkside at Bella Casa and Buckhorn Preserve, the proposed development features a mix of townhomes and single-family homes with alley-loaded access, totaling no more than 74 units. The proposed density of 4.8 units per acre falls within the town’s 2045 Land Use Map designation for Medium Density Residential.
Key features of the plan include:
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Architectural standards that prohibit vinyl siding and require varied materials and facade detailing.
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Rear-alley garages for all single-family homes.
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Sidewalks along all internal streets and improved pedestrian access along Mt. Zion Church Road.
A significant component of the proposal involves realigning Hammocks Beach Trail, including the addition of a roundabout at its intersection with Mt. Zion Church Road. This change, which also includes adjustments to bicycle and pedestrian pathways, was presented as a separate amendment to the Apex Transportation Plan and was likewise recommended for approval by the Planning Board…