Johnston County has adopted a county-wide zoning ordinance. Every parcel of land has a specific zoning designation which carries certain allowable uses. The purpose of zoning, and its associated regulations, is to achieve compatible development of land within the county. This should be done in a manner that promotes the public’s health, safety, and general welfare. Zoning should also promote efficiency, energy conservation, and economy in development as well as make adequate provisions for vehicular traffic, promote desirable living conditions and stable neighborhoods.
A majority of the county is zoned Agricultural-Residential (AR) which allows for single and two-family housing and farming uses. The intent of the AR zoning district is to encourage the continuance of agricultural uses as well as to ensure that residential development will occur at sufficient densities to provide for a range of housing opportunities throughout the county. The regulations also are intended to ensure that residential development having access and connectivity to public water and sanitary sewer systems will occur within a healthful environment.
If your property’s zoning designation and permitted uses do not coincide with your desired use, you will likely need to rezone all or part of your property prior to beginning any development or construction. Please click here for a step-by-step description of the rezoning process. The process generally takes four months from start to finish, although it will take longer if a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is required or if the Board(s) request more time for consideration.
Please utilize our MAPCLICK GIS system to check your property’s zoning designation, or contact Stephanie Currier, Planner, at (919) 989-5150 for information regarding zoning and permitted uses.
