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Planning & Zoning
Overview
Northampton County Planning and Zoning Department administers and implements regulations and ordinances adopted by the Northampton County Commissioners to guide the growth of the county while providing services to the citizens of Northampton County in a professional, customer-friendly manner.
Comprehensive Plan
On April 19, 2021, the Northampton County Board of Commissioners adopted a new Comprehensive Plan for Northampton County.
The new Comprehensive Plan describes existing conditions in Northampton County and sets a vision for the future, along with recommended implementation actions to help achieve that future.
- Northampton County Comprehensive Plan Executive Summary (PDF)
- Northampton County Comprehensive Plan-Adopted (PDF)
Land Use Plan
- December 3, 2020 Advisory Committee Meeting Information (PDF).
- November 4, 2020: Northampton County is in the process of preparing a 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, for consideration by the community and the Northampton County Board of Commissioners. A draft has been prepared for community review and is available for viewing and downloading here: Plan The Plan is intended to focus on the future of Northampton County, and to provide information and guidance as decisions are made regarding future land use and development.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan, once adopted by the Board of Commissioners, will serve as a policy document that outlines a vision and goals for the future of Northampton County, with a focus on land use issues. An Advisory Committee was appointed by the Board of Commissioners to discuss land use issues in Northampton County, review draft documents, and make recommendations to the Board. Beginning its work in March, 2020, the Advisory Committee was made up of 16 members representing various interests within Northampton County, including County Residents, Homebuilders and Developers, Property Owners, Business Owners, and Service Providers.
North Carolina now has a requirement that, in order for a jurisdiction to maintain and administer zoning regulations, that jurisdiction must have an adopted Comprehensive Plan to guide decision-making. This Draft Plan has been prepared for community review, with intent of aligning with NC statutes and requirements.