Land Use Verification and Approval by the Property Owner. Zoning Analysis

A land use verification should be conducted by property owners before planning construction activities to verify zoning restrictions and building sizes. What can be constructed on the property.

Step-1: Start by Contacting your Local Government Zoning and/or Planning Department
Step-2: Verify Land Use, Obtain Land Use Permission

Zoning Analysis?

The purpose of zoning analysis is to determine the permitted uses, building requirements, and limitations for a property or location based on zoning regulations and restrictions.

Property owners verify building types, sizes, and materials according to the land use requirements

For questions regarding construction on land owned in North Carolina, the property owner must first contact and file applications with the local governmental authority in their town, city or county. Obtaining land use permission for new construction is the sole responsibility of the property owner including demolition permits when removing structures.

This is better researched and conducted by the property owner – The contractor or builder does not own the land.

It is the property owner’s responsibility to investigate, complete applications, apply for variances, and obtain approvals for all zoning analyses and land use.

The property owner is responsible for seeking all land use approvals.

The property owner verifies the types of buildings, building sizes allowed, and building materials allowed on their property.

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Land Use in North Carolina

Types of Zoning Regulations

Zoning:

Refers to the laws and regulations that determine how land can be used, including building types, sizes, and permitted activities.

Residential, Commercial, Industrial Zones: Areas designated for specific types of uses.

Building Heights and Setbacks: Regulations regarding the height and distance of buildings from property lines.

Lot Coverage: Restrictions on the amount of land that can be covered by buildings.

Permitted Uses: Specific activities allowed in a particular zone, such as single-family homes, retail stores, or manufacturing facilities.

Importance of Zoning Compliance

Legal Compliance: Ensures that development and land use activities comply with local regulations.

Avoiding Problems: Prevents costly delays or legal issues arising from non-compliance.

Protecting Property Values: Zoning can help maintain property values by preventing incompatible land uses.

Effective May 2025

$9000.00 Fee

Zoning, Land Use, and/or Filing for Variances: All work related to building permit issuance must be completed by the property owner [before] the building permit application is filed for or issued.

Inco charges $9000.00 as a minimum fee (does not include the Building Permit fee) for Zoning related discovery or approvals, as well as reimbursement for all fees charged by the town, city, or county during the permit application process.

It is the property owners’ responsibility to file variance applications and hold public hearings.

TIMELINE: Zoning, land use, and variance applications and approval processes, which include public commenting, have in the past taken 2-4 months or longer.

Variance: Whenever a property is subject to zoning regulations, a variance in most, but not all situations can be requested to modify or waive the zoning regulations.