In situations involving special use or conditional use permits, interested parties are prohibited to communicate with county commissioners prior to the official public hearing. These land use procedures are considered "quasi-judicial." As such it is improper for interested parties to discuss applications without being sworn at the hearing. Prior to the hearing, should anyone wish to provide a petition, letters, e-mail or other documentation for the county commissioner's review, such items must be sent only to the Planning Department. The Planning Director will then copy and/or forward the information to the county commissioners for consideration at the hearing. The Planning Director can be contacted at:

New Hanover County Planning Department
230 Marketplace Drive, Suite 150
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 798-7165 - Phone
(910) 798-7053 - Fax