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, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and possibly take action on:
- PB 25-21 Shawboro East Ridge Solar: The applicant, Shawboro East Ridge Solar, LLC, is requesting an amendment to an existing special use permit for a solar energy facility. The subject properties are located on East Ridge Road, Shawboro, Crawford Township: Tax Map 33, Parcel 27; Tax Map 34, Parcels 24K, 24N, 24P, 25C, and 25D; Tax Map 42, Parcels 15N,15P, 17, 18A, 18B, 22N, 24A, 24C, 24D, 25,26, 27, 28, 39; Tax Map 43, Parcels 10D, 10E, 21, and 22.
- PB 25-22 Pine Island Commercial: The applicant, Commercial Properties, Inc., is requesting a special use permit for a shopping center including a grocery store and contractor services. The property is owned by Turnpike Properties, LLC, and is located north of the Pine Island Fire Station and south of the Ocean Cub Center, Tax Map 127, Parcel 3M, Poplar Branch (Beach) Township.
For past 2026 Public Hearing Notices…
