3 Acres on Hwy 200 (Locust, NC)

[Chris Sellers]

Hi BP experts,

I'm looking for some temporary and permanent ideas for 3 acres on Hwy 200 just inside the Locust city limits on the Stanly / Cabarrus County border.  It's currently zoned Open Space District, allowing 1 house per 0.75 acres or "rural heritage" use.  When sewer comes there (2025 or later) I expect it to change to higher density.  Across the street in a neighborhood, lots are under 0.2 acres per house.  The city's long-term plan has my 3-acre lot as Highway Commercial District, allowing a variety of commercial uses.

The lot has about 650ft of Hwy 200 frontage x about 200ft deep.  I'm clearing it now, leaving a dozen or so mature oaks and some border trees.

I'd love to do something with it now for income (like self serve firewood sales or board your own horse stables) and get ideas for later.

Looking forward to all the great ideas!

Thanks, Chris