Planning & Zoning

Who We Are

The Planning Department conducts long-range community planning initiatives and special projects for the County; implements all zoning, subdivision, nuisance abatement; prepares and administers state and federal grants, and performs flood plain management functions. In addition, department staff assists people who want information about future development (personal, neighborhood, or countywide) and those who are looking to open businesses in Camden County. The Department provides ongoing direct staff support for the County Planning Board and Board of Adjustment, along with support to the County Manager and Board of Commissioners, and periodic volunteer committees.

Public Notices

New Requirements (2) for Building Permits:

(1)

Effective April 1, 2013, North Carolina law (G.S. §§44A-11.1, 44A-11.2, 160A-417, 153A-357, and 87-14) will require that an owner (or, as typical with permit applications, the contractor on their behalf) appoint a lien agent when they first contract for improvements to real property.  A lien agent is a title insurer or agent also registered as a lien agent with the NC Department of Insurance.

For more information regarding this new requirement, please see the pdf file listed below:

LienAgentInstructionstoPermitOffices.pdf

(2)

Fill Permit is now required for all permits wherein fill is to be placed on the subject property.  For more information regarding this requirement, please call (252) 338-1919 x 232.