The Planning and Zoning Department programs are designed to promote the general health, safety, and welfare of Stanly County citizens through local zoning ordinance enforcement, economic development activities, environmental related projects, public information services and permit assistance to municipalities. County ordinances include Zoning, Subdivisions,Watershed, and Floodplain.
Development Ordinances:
Abandoned Manufactured Home – Program
2018 NC Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance_Non-Coastal revised for 160D (1)
2014 Stanly County Work Force Statistics
Pfeiffer – North Stanly Water Association Population Estimate Report
Recreation Master Plan
Solid Waste Ordinance
Subdivision Ordinance Table of Contents
Subdivision Ordinance Updated 03.18.2024
Watershed Protection Ordinance
Table of Contents Page Numbers
Minimum Housing Ordinance
Minimum Housing Code Complaint Form
Stanly_County_2040_Comprehensive_Land_Use_Plan
Interesting Links:
Flood Risk Information Network
Stanly County Natural Heritage Inventory
Plan Charlotte – UNCC Urban Institute
NC Local Food Infrastructure Inventory Map
North Carolina Building Codes
Appeal from an Action of the Zoning Enforcement Officer Form
Applications & Forms:
Conditional Rezoning Application
Special Use Permit Application
Administrative Relief Application
Stanly County Land Use Plan Links:
