Planning

Zebulon Planning Staff works with developers, homeowners, and business owners to assure that new development and redevelopment within the Town of Zebulon meets the applicable regulations in the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance. These processes protect the health, safety, and welfare of all who live, work, and visit the Town.

Planning staff work to develop and maintain long-range plans to guide growth and development in Zebulon. These plans help promote sustainable growth and infrastructure. This is done with updates, modifications, and occasional rewrites of the Town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, and other guiding documents. These documents are used for rezoning and development request to assure that the Town grows smart.

Permitting staff review and enforce State Building Codes and local zoning regulations for all new residential and commercial activities and construction in the Town of Zebulon and the Town’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The building permitting staff also work closely with citizens to organize the review of plans during the pre-construction phase of projects, and provide information and services to citizens as they obtain the proper permits.

Building inspections are performed by Wake County Inspectors after all necessary permits and approvals have been obtained from the Town of Zebulon. Zoning inspections are performed by inspectors from the Town of Zebulon.

Code enforcement staff work to improve the appearance of our communities and maintain standards of living. By ensuring safe, healthy places to live, work and play, enforcing local ordinances and regulations helps protect public health, citizens’ property investments, and community pride. Our goal is to ensure that we are providing the highest quality of services to engage and educate the community on how to resolve code violations, and work together to make sure that Zebulon maintains a clean and safe environment for all citizens in our community.

Zebulon Economic Development is focused on helping existing businesses succeed and expand, attracting new businesses to the area, and shaping policies and regulations to maintain a business-friendly climate.  As a North Carolina Main Street Community, we have a concentrated focus on the revitalization of our historic downtown with efforts to maintain and enhance vibrancy. However, we also assist major employers who are looking to call Zebulon home. For more information, please visit our Economic Development Page.