PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEETINGS CALENDAR:                                      
Click here for the 2013 Subdivision Calendar
Click here for the 2013 Zoning Calendar      

PLANNING NEWS

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

Chatham-Cary Joint Land Use Plan For the adopted Plan, click here.

Fair Housing Information For more information about Fair Housing in Chatham County, click here.

When Do I Need a Permit? ¿Cuando Necesito un Permiso? This helpful checklist in both English and Spanish helps you determine if you need a permit for renovations, repairs, or other work on your home or business. Click here to see form.  Español está en la página dos.

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 Angela Birchett at (919) 542-8285 or angela.birchett@chathamnc.org.     Step-by-Step Guide Pre-Application Information Form

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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); and
• Coordination of Community Development Block Grant funds for scattered-site housing funds for low-income residents.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEY

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

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