Zoning & land use in North Carolina local government
What North Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,485 North Carolina meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Carolina with the most zoning & land use activity
- Chapel Hill, NC (86)
- Cary, NC (84)
- Pender County, NC (83)
- Selma, NC (72)
- Holden Beach, NC (65)
- Charlotte, NC (59)
- Moore County, NC (52)
- Lenoir County, NC (50)
- Mooresboro, NC (50)
- Randolph County, NC (47)
- Union County, NC (46)
- Albemarle, NC (44)
Latest matching meetings
Board reviews conditional zoning for Holly Grove Subdivision and a home demolition.
The Lexington Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on conditional zoning for the Holly Grove Subdivision. The board will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a single-family home at 120 South Payne Street. Standard procedural items, including agenda approval and public…
Neighborhood meetings for two proposed subdivision rezonings
The Randolph County Department of Planning and Development is holding informal neighborhood information meetings. Residents can meet developers and ask questions regarding two proposed subdivision developments.
Pender County committee reviews subdivisions and zoning requests
The Pender County Technical Review Committee will consider preliminary plats for two subdivisions and four conditional zoning map amendments during its regular meeting.
Concrete batch plant request on Willard Rd before Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on two special use permits: a portable building for custom apparel sales at 837 Gold Hill Rd, and an academic school at Beulah Baptist Church on Howard Mill Rd. Legislative hearings will address three rezoning requests, including a 4.57-acre parcel…
Board to consider $4.8 million appropriation for FY27 vehicles
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning map changes and a Unified Development Ordinance text amendment. The body is also reviewing several grant appropriations, a legal settlement, and vehicle procurement.
Planning Board considers rezoning for cell tower on Underpass Road
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning application to allow a wireless telecommunications tower on a portion of a parcel at 1820 Underpass Road, from R-20 to General Industrial Conditional. They will also discuss updates to Chapter 154 (Subdivision Regulations). The meeting includes…
Planning Board to review final plat for Blair Ridge Phase 4
The Planning Board will consider a final subdivision plat for Blair Ridge Phase 4. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from May 18, 2026.
Board will consider amendment to charge contractors fines for land‑use violations
The Planning Board will review and recommend a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (Section 9.2) that would allow contractors, in addition to property owners, to be fined for land‑use violations. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving minutes, the agenda, and a departmental…
Planning Board to consider rezoning case RZ-02-2026
The Montgomery County Planning Board will hold a regular session and Board of Adjustment meeting. The only substantive item is a rezoning application (RZ-02-2026), with no details provided. The board will also approve previous minutes and hear public input.
Board reviews rezoning of 8.99 acres at 4312 Jacobs Creek Lane
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request to amend Cary's official zoning map for approximately 8.99 acres at 4312 Jacobs Creek Lane. The proposal seeks to rezone the parcel from Wake County Residential 40 Watershed (R‑40W) to Cary Residential 12 Conditional Use (R‑12‑CU) with two overlay districts and to…
Planning Board to consider variance request for 261 South Main Street
The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review previous minutes and conduct a quasi-judicial proceeding. The board will hear evidence and make a decision regarding a variance request for a property on South Main Street.
Board to consider setback variances for accessory building at 310 South 19th Street
The Board of Adjustment will hear a request for yard setback reductions at 310 South 19th Street. The board will also review orders for a residential variance at 1102 Bay Street and a private school permit at 5448 Highway 70.
City Council to consider FY 2026-2027 Budget Appropriations Ordinances
The City Council will discuss budget appropriations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including a specific ordinance for Downtown. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a community garden special use permit and review several facility use applications.
Council to vote on $1 million lead service line funding and other key items
The Kinston City Council will consider a resolution to apply for $1 million to fund Phase II of the Lead Service Line Inventory. Other agenda items include a $107,500 purchase of a 2024 International semi‑tractor, a text amendment for a Planned Commercial Development at 310 Airport Road, and several special‑event…
Board will hold a public hearing on ZMA 26-01 zoning ordinance amendments
The Anson County Board of Commissioners will consider a public legislative hearing on ZMA 26-01, which proposes text amendments to the county zoning and subdivision ordinance. The meeting also includes a budget amendment concerning expenditures from the Opioid Settlement Fund and several consent‑agenda items such as…
Land Use Board to consider industrial rezoning and subdivision standards
The Land Use Board will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit and a variance request. The board will also recommend a decision on a rezoning petition and continue discussions on minor subdivision standards.
Fast Five Investments annexation of 15.913 acres and corporate limits extension
The City Council will hold public hearings on two voluntary contiguous annexation petitions and consider ordinances to extend Sanford's corporate limits. Several rezoning applications—including a 4.5‑acre urban‑neighborhood request and a 111.67‑acre mixed‑use development plan—will be reviewed. The council will also…
Agricultural Commission to discuss local land and farm updates
The Agricultural Commission will meet to review past minutes and discuss the status of potential new members. The body will receive updates on the Lands of Local Importance, Central Mass Grown, Red Barn, and the Farmer’s Market.
Zoning map amendment to change 0 Harper Rd from residential to pedestrian business
The Clemmons Planning Board will consider a zoning map amendment for Harper Road TH, LLC that would rezone 0 Harper Rd from RS-20 (single‑family residential) to PB‑S (pedestrian business) on a 16.26‑acre parcel. The board will also review a site plan for River Oaks Community Church, a 25.46‑acre property at 1855…
Board to review draft data center ordinance and multiple rezonings
The Joint Planning Board will consider a consent agenda of nine rezoning requests and one contested rezoning on 36.61 acres near S. River School Rd. They will also review a draft data center ordinance under discussion items.
Planning Commission to consider Walmart signage changes
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider a public hearing regarding a sign plan for Walmart and proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance.
Planning Board to review 111-acre mixed-use rezoning on Colon Road
The Sanford Planning Board will hold joint public hearings with the City Council on five land-use items, including a 111.67-acre mixed-use rezoning on Colon Road (Case 2026-0503) that was tabled in May, two other zoning map amendments, two rezonings contingent on annexation, and a UDO text amendment for pet grooming…
Board to hear rezoning and text amendment proposals July 21
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two conditional zoning requests and two text amendments. Items include a rezoning at 6500 Old Monroe Road, amendments to signage regulations along the Indian Trail-Fairview Road corridor, and a proposal to remove the school impact study requirement. The board…
Planning Board discusses multiple rezoning requests and a landscape plan
The Planning Board will review several land use changes, including a 310-unit multifamily development on Gloria Dawn Road. Other items include rezoning requests for marina-related uses on Pensacola Avenue and Morgan Street/Marine Drive, as well as an alternate landscape plan for a storage establishment.
Planning Board to consider rezoning and special use permits
The Lumberton Planning Board will review three agenda items, including a rezoning request for 0.25 acres and two special use permits for subdivisions.
Planning & Zoning Commission to hold public hearings on two zoning amendments
The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding zoning map amendments for two properties. The body will also receive a presentation on a Mobility Hub and elect its FY27 leadership.
Planning and Zoning Board to consider two zoning map amendments
The Planning and Zoning Board will review zoning map amendments for two specific properties. The board will also swear in members and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 115 Beverly Heights Avenue
The Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two cases: an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance addressing invasive species, and a conditional district zoning map amendment for the property at 115 Beverly Heights Avenue. After the hearing, the commission will discuss and…
Siler City to hold public hearings on street renaming and event center zoning
The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the renaming of Hill St to McClain St and conditional zoning for an event center. The board will also consider adjustments to adult softball registration fees and various board appointments.
Public hearing on several zoning map amendments for new developments.
The Planning Board will approve the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting and then hold a public hearing on four zoning map amendment proposals. The proposals involve properties on West Street, Raleigh Street, Piney Grove Wilbon Road, and Sunset Lake Road. After the hearing, the board may address other business, staff…
City Council considers $8,575,000 wastewater treatment plant upgrade amendment
The council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance covering sight‑triangle regulations, stormwater management, and loitering, trespassing, public intoxication, and hours of operation. A capital project amendment will be considered to fund an $8,575,000 upgrade of the…
Board will vote on the Union County Jail 2026 bond referendum
The Commissioners will consider a public hearing and vote on a bond referendum to fund the Union County Jail project. They will also review several rezoning petitions, contract approvals, and a budget amendment to increase the commercial site‑plan review fee. Additional items include amendments to the water‑wastewater…
Ashe County holds public hearings on disaster recovery funds and cemetery ordinance
The County Commission will hold public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds and the Ashe County Cemetery Ordinance. The body will also review budget amendments and contracts for the Riverview Community Center and a tennis court project.
Board to approve $1.37 million trash hauling contract for county landfill
The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a $1,365,113 purchase order for Republic Services, Inc. to provide trash hauling and disposal for the county landfill. They will also discuss a budget amendment transferring $146,252.84 from the Capital Reserve to reimburse Polk County…
County approves $1.63 million grant for StRAP rehabilitation program
The Board will consider several items, including a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 1458 US 70 W, a lease for the Fonta Flora Access Area, and contracts for a crisis‑center design. It will also vote on an interlocal agreement with Caldwell County for adult treatment court services and approve two budget…
Appearance Commission reviews historic preservation requests
The Appearance Commission is reviewing several Certificate of Appropriateness requests for properties within the historic district. These include exterior color changes, fencing installations, and a parking lot proposal involving alternative materials.
Planning Board discusses rezoning and several text amendments
The Planning Board will review a rezoning request for Hydrotube and multiple text amendments regarding stormwater, infrastructure, and the Downtown Overlay District. Staff has recommended approval for all presented action items.
Planning Board considers conditional zoning for East Center Street Subdivision
The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will meet to review development requests. The primary focus is a public hearing regarding conditional zoning for the East Center Street Subdivision.
Joint discussion on updating Belmont's Land Development Code
The City Council, Planning and Zoning Board, and Freese & Nichols, Inc. will discuss potential revisions to the Land Development Code. The discussion will review what works well in the current code, identify shortcomings, and consider changes to support the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Input will focus on development…
Planning & Zoning Board meeting combined with Special City Council meeting
The Planning & Zoning Board is scheduled to meet on July 16, 2026. This meeting is combined with a Special City Council meeting.