Planning & Inspections Department Chris O'Keefe, Director 230 Government Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28403Planning & Zoning: (910) 798-7165 Fax: (910) 798-7053 Inspections: (910) 798-7175 Fax: (910) 798-7003
The Planning and Inspections Department provides guidance and direction in the adoption of policies and regulations to encourage orderly building and construction, growth and development, and long-range community development in New Hanover County. These public policy choices include: residential, commercial, and industrial land use development standards; transportation, service delivery; and capital improvements. This work involves the collection and evaluation of data, research and analysis of options and alternatives, and the selection and implementation of projects and programs.
IN THE NEWS
Click here to view the agenda for the September 2nd Planning Board meeting.
Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Awards Program enters into 6th year. For more information about applying to the program or attending the awards banquet visit: www.stewardshipdev.com
County adopts standards for Cyber Sweepstakes Establishments. Click here to view the Text Amendment.
Effort underway to update and improve language in County Zoning Ordinance. Contact staff to participate.
Text Amendments approved for voluntary Exceptional Design Zoning District.