The Town of Leland encourages residents, business owners, and members of the media to subscribe to the Sunshine List to receive official public notices, press releases, and other important announcements directly by email.
To support greater public awareness and engagement, the Town will now share notices through the Sunshine List for both Planning Board and Town Council meetings. The Planning Board reviews and discusses items and makes recommendations to the Town Council. The Town Council then holds the official public hearings and makes final decisions. Notices are also available on the Town’s Public Hearings webpage and published in the Legal Notices section of the StarNews.
When the Planning Board or Town Council considers a rezoning, mailers will be sent to property owners within 500 feet of the site. This expanded notification area goes beyond the previous standard and is part of the Town’s effort to reach more residents and encourage greater involvement in local decisions.
Community members are encouraged to attend and participate in public hearings. Written comments may be submitted online up to 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time. It is not necessary to submit written comments in advance if planning to speak during the meeting.