The Planning and Zoning Division of the Planning & Inspections Department functions within a general policy framework developed by the Board of Commissioners. The division assists in establishing County development objectives, prepares plans which incorporate those objectives, and coordinates development activities affecting County growth. The Planning and Zoning Division is responsible for administering and enforcing the Unified Development Ordinance and updating the Land Use Plan.
Responsibilities of the Planning & Zoning Division
- Administers land use, environmental, and development regulations;
- Provides technical assistance to governmental agencies, advisory groups, and private citizens;
- Processes applications for developments and coordinates the review process, which includes the Technical Review Committee (TRC) plan review;
- Coordinates appeals and interpretations to the Board of Adjustment and serves as the primary liaison to the Planning Board;
- Increases public awareness of planning.
Public Hearing Notices
Currituck County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing at the Historic Currituck County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and possibly take action on:
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- PB 25-20 Shortcut Farms: Request for conditional rezoning of 51.7 acres from Agriculture (AG) to Conditional Single-Family Mainland (C-SFM) and Conditional General Business (C-GB) for development of a 33-lot conservation subdivision and 7.23 acres of commercial development fronting Shortcut Road, Tax Map 52, Parcel 21, Crawford Township. The property contains Airport Overlay (AO) District designation, which will remain.
- PB 26-01 Currituck Way: Request for conditional rezoning of 20.1 acres from Agriculture (AG) to Conditional Mixed Residential (C-MXR) for development of 20 residential lots, located at Foster Forbes Road, Tax Map 123, Parcels 95 and 95A, Poplar Branch Township.
For past 2026 Public Hearing Notices…
