Applications & Ordinances

Unified Development Ordinance Applications

• Text Amendment (PDF)
• Zoning Map Amendment (PDF)
• Conditional Zoning
• Master Planned Development
• Special Use Permit
• Site Plan - Major (PDF)
• Site Plan - Minor (PDF)
• Preliminary Plan - Major Subdivision (PDF)
• Final Plat - Major Subdivision (PDF)
• Minor Subdivision Plat (PDF)
• Zoning Compliance Approval (PDF)
• Zoning Verification Letter Form
• Tree Removal Permit (PDF)
• Tree Mitigation Worksheet (XLSX)
• Floodplain Development Permit (PDF)
• Variance - Zoning and Subdivision (PDF)
• Variance - Floodplain (PDF)
• Reasonable Accommodation (PDF)
• Appeal of Administrative Decision (PDF)
• Interpretation (PDF)
• Community Meeting Guidelines and Example Language

Other Applications

• CAMA Minor Permit Application (PDF)
• Homeowner Covenant Form (PDF)
• Letter of Credit (PDF)
• Signs/Billboards Applications (PDF)
• Street Renaming (PDF)
• Street Closing - Private Streets (PDF)
• Street Closing - Public Streets (PDF)

Other Documents

• Authority of Appointment for Agent (PDF)
• Community Meeting Notice Template (PDF)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application (PDF)
• Presentation Guidelines (PDF)

At their March 21, 2022 meeting the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. Please see the following full document and individual articles:

• View the Unified Development Ordinance (January 03, 2023).
• View individual articles of the ordinance

View the Zoning Map page.

For historic ordinances please contact the Planning and Land Use Department at 910-798-7165.