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, August 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and possibly take action on:
- PB 25-09 CRMP, Inc: Request for conditional rezoning of 10.5 acres from Agriculture district to Conditional-Heavy Industrial district for a batch concrete plant. The property address is 5235 Caratoke Highway in Poplar Branch, south of Aydlett Road, Tax Map 83, Parcel 5A, Poplar Branch Township.
- PB 25-12 Currituck County: Request for a housekeeping amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance.
- PB 25-13 Currituck County: Request to amend the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 6.4 Conservation Subdivisions, to remove the requirement for submittal and approval of a Conservation and Development Plan and to remove the minimum acreage requirement for Conservation Subdivisions.
Currituck County Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a public hearing at the Historic Currituck County Courthouse on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. and possibly take action on:
- HPC 25-02 M.C. Poyner House: Anthony Agreste is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a wood-built, traditional style gazebo at the southeast side of the house. The property is located at 219 Shingle Landing Road, Moyock, Tax Map 14B, Parcel 26, Moyock Township.
For past 2025 Public Hearing Notices…
