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 Monday, December 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. and possibly take action on:
- PB 24-21 Imagine Currituck 2040 Vision Plan: Request for a land use plan amendment to adjust allowable densities on the Mainland and revise the Future Land Use Map for the Currituck Station area. The proposed amendments include reclassifying 1,032 acres from G-3 to O-2, 599 acres from G-3 to G-2, and 796 acres from G-3 to G-1. These changes affect properties located near South Mills Road and Northwest Backwoods Road, specifically: Tax Map 3, Parcel 1B; Tax Map 5, Parcels 10, 10C, 10D, 10E, 11, 12A, 12B, 13, 14A, 14C, 14D, and 14E; Tax Map 9, Parcels 47J, 48C, and 49A; Tax Map 6, Parcels 1L, 1U, 1W, 1X, 1Y, 47K, 48B, 50A, and 69, in Moyock Township.
- PB 24-24 Walton and Ginger Morris: Request to amend the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 4. Use Standards, to amend the Retail Sales from a Vehicle standards as well as the General Standards for Temporary Uses and Structures.
For past 2024 Public Hearing Notices…
