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Planning Department Staff's E-mail Addresses can be found on the Staff Directory Page

Planning Portal

Planning has a new online permit portal that can be accessed by clicking Online Permit Portal. Currently, not all permit options are available. The following are available to be applied for below. Thank you for your patience.

Agricultural Exemption
Residential Zoning Compliance
Commercial Zoning Compliance
Flood Plain Determinations
Alcohol Beverage Zoning Compliance

PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEETINGS CALENDAR:

2024 Subdivision Calendar 2025 Subdivision Calendar
2024 Zoning Calendar 2025 Zoning Calendar

If the applicant is providing a presentation for the public hearing refer to the Rules for Zoning Public Hearings and Major Subdivision Applications.

Sign up for E-Notifications at this link: E-Notifications

UDO Latest News

The draft UDO is now available for review on the code hosting site, Konveio. The public is encouraged to review the document and provide feedback through Konveio, which will be considered by the Board of Commissioners and Planning Board. For those requiring translation, Konveio offers the option to view the code in multiple languages. Meetings for the Board of Commissioners to consider adoption of the UDO are tentatively scheduled for October and November, with details to follow on the Recode Chatham web page.

For more information, individuals may visit Recode Chatham or Chatham Planning. Those with questions may contact recodechathamUDO@chathamcountync.gov or 919-542-8204.

PLANNING LINKS & NEWS

Recode Chatham UDO Final Draft & Project Information

Interactive Development Viewer

Chatham TIP Megasite Road Improvements

Public Hearing Signs

If you have seen a yellow public hearing sign and are interested in learning more about the proposed item, Public Hearing for more information.

Concept Plans

Concept Plans to view information about pending
concept plans for subdivisions.

Development Pre-Application Meeting Information

Pre-application meetings provide an opportunity for applicants to meet informally with permitting staff to discuss the County's permitting processes for opening a new business, expanding a current business or other land development (i.e. major subdivision, Conditional Use Permit). Meetings are not required, but are offered in an effort to make the permitting process as seamless as possible and provide feedback on preliminary proposals prior to document and application submittal. The meetings are held on Wednesday afternoons. For more information or to schedule a meeting, contact Dorian McLean at (919) 542-8221, or dorian.mclean@chathamcountync.gov

Step-by-Step Guide

Pre-Application Information Form

Interactive Development Map

The Interactive Development Viewer is available to provide information about development projects around the County. To find out more information, please follow this link to the viewer. If you need assistance with using the map, please contact Chance Mullis at chance.mullis@chathamcountync.gov. If you have questions about the zoning or subdivision project, please review our staff directory to get in touch with the appropriate staff member.

NEW: NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONING DETERMINATION APPLICATIONS

Online Calendar

INTRODUCTION:  The mission of the Planning Department is to manage the land development and permitting processes of
Chatham County in an efficient and effective
manner by advising boards, assisting applicants
for developments, and enforcing land use and
related regulations, with the goal of saving the
county from unnecessary expenses in the future
to correct development problems and to protect
the citizens' investment in property.

MAJOR SERVICES: This office primarily provides:

Long-range land use planning;
Oversight of current planning;
Administration and enforcement of land use ordinances and regulations (zoning, subdivision, watershed, floodplain management, junkyard, communications towers, off-premise signs, and mobile home regulations)

OFFICE: 80-A East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Located between the BP Station and Hardees in the Dunlap Building

OFFICE HOURS: 8 am-5 pm on Monday-Friday, except for holidays

MAILING ADDRESS: P. O. Box 54, Pittsboro, NC 27312

PHONE: 919-542-8204

DIRECTOR: Jason Sullivan

EMAIL: jason.sullivan@chatham countync.gov

PLANNING CALENDAR: