Planning & Zoning

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Planning Department is to provide the citizens of Pilot Mountain and the surrounding environs with a high level of land planning and community development services. Proper growth management and long-range land-use planning helps ensure that Pilot Mountain will grow in an economically and environmentally sustainable fashion. Various plans, codes, and policies, adopted by the Board of Commissioners, provide a framework to guide and coordinate the timing, location, and design of development and redevelopment activities. Special attention is directed to seeing that these activities occur in a manner which can be efficiently provided with urban services, enhance Pilot Mountain’s quality of life, and promote the overall public health, safety, and welfare.

Duties

• Administer the Town's development ordinances
• Enforce the Town's Zoning, Subdivision, and other Codes
• Review permit applications, site plans, subdivision plats and other documents to insure compliance with applicable development regulations
• Serve as staff to the Planning & Zoning Board as well as the Zoning Board of Adjustment

Planning Staff

The Town of Pilot Mountain contracts with Benchmark Planning to provide these services to the Town.  The Town and Benchmark are committed to giving timely, responsive, and courteous customer service.  Please click here to email our Planning Staff. 

Comprehensive Plan

The Town's 2040 Comprehensive plan can be found below. 

Unified Development Ordinance

The Town's Unified Development Ordinance (Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance) can be found here. 

The Planning & Zoning Board Details  can be found here.