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Zoning & Design Review
The Zoning and Design Review Division provides land use administration for the City of Sanford, Lee County and the Town of Broadway. Our primary responsibilities include the administration of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). More specifically, our office is responsible for:
- Review and processing of all site plans for new construction as needed for compliance with zoning standards
- Review and processing of all proposed subdivisions of land
- Review and processing of all requests for amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
- Review and processing of all applications for Board of Adjustment (variances, special use permits, appeals and/or interpretations)
- Review and approval of sign permits, temporary use permits and other similar land use permits
Our office also serves as the primary point of contact for the Technical Review Committee (TRC), a committee composed of various City, County and State personnel that reviews plans for new major subdivisions, multi-family development, and commercial/institutional projects.
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Amy McNeill
Zoning Administrator
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Zoning & Design Review Division
Physical Address
115 Chatham Street
Sanford, NC 27330
Phone 919-718-4656
To protect our employees and the public during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we request that the public conduct as much business as possible over the phone or by email.
- Amy McNeill, Zoning Administrator
Processes applications for variances, special use permits, appeals, and UDO text amendments
Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5397 or amy.mcneill@sanfordnc.net - Thomas Mierisch, Planner II
Major subdivision review and TRC coordinator
Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5396 or thomas.mierisch@sanfordnc.net - Tanner O'Quin, Planner I
Commercial project review, zoning verification letters, property research, and general planning/zoning information
Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5398 or tanner.oquin@sanfordnc.net - Rick Cobb, Planner I
Residential project review (new house) or minor subdivisions (typically, six or fewer lots).
Contact: 919-718-4656 ext. 5399 or rick.cobb@sanfordnc.net - Paulette Harmon, Planning Technician
Residential project review (renovation, adding a deck, etc.) and general planning/zoning information
Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5395 or paulette.harmon@sanfordnc.net - Mark Hackett, Planning Technician
Residential project review (renovation, adding a deck, etc.), sign permit review and zoning violations with Lee County or the Town of Broadway.
Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5444 or mark.hackett@sanfordnc.net
For zoning violations within the City of Sanford, contact the City of Sanford Code Enforcement Dept. at 919-718-4657 or barbara.mcmillen@sanfordnc.net.
Rezoning requests are processed by the Long Range Planning Division of Community Development. Please contact Curtis Lee, Planner 1, at 919-718-4656, ext. 5543 or curtis.lee@sanfordnc.net for inquiries/information regarding the rezoning process.
Not sure who to contact? Send an email to zoning@sanfordnc.net and we will respond with information in a timely manner. Please include as much information as possible to help us expedite your request.
Thank you for your understanding.
- Amy McNeill, Zoning Administrator