The mission statement of the Duplin County Planning Department is "a place that creates ideas, explores opportunities, focuses dialogue to create a shared image of the County's future, and inspires solutions which move us toward the realization of a beautiful, healthy, and functional community."

In 1979, under authority granted by G.S. 153A-321, the Duplin County Commissioners created the Duplin County Planning Board. The Planning Board consists of 6 volunteer members appointed by the County Commissioners to staggered two year terms. The Planning Board serves as an advisory Board to the County Commissioners concerning issues such as zoning, land use planning, subdivision regulations and public facilities.

In 1988, the County Commissioners created the Duplin County Planning Department and hired a full time planner.

The planning departments' duties are to provide advisory and administrative support to the planning board to: Make Studies of the County and Surrounding Areas Determine Objectives to be Sought in the Development of the Study Area Prepare and Adopt Plans for Achieving Objectives Develop and Recommend Policies, Ordinances, Administrative Procedures and Other Means for Carrying Out Plans in a Coordinated and Efficient Manner Advise the Commissioners Concerning the Use and Amendment of Means for Carrying Out Plans Exercise Any Functions in the Administration and Enforcement of Various Means for Carrying Out Plans the Commissioners May Direct Perform Any Other Related Duties the Commissioners May Direct

The planning department is responsible for administering and enforcing the county mobile home park, junkyard and subdivision ordinances as well as for planning, research and administrative duties that may relate to other county programs or activities. In addition, the planner assists in the management of the National Flood Insurance Program. The County Planner serves at the direction of the County Commissioners and also serves as staff support for the planning board.

Randall G. Tyndall
Duplin County Planner/Section Manager
Phone: (910) 296-2102
Fax: (910) 296-2107
E-mail: randallt@duplincountync.com

Click below for more information on the following topics: The Manufactured Home and Travel Trailer Park Ordinance Subdivision Ordinance Junkyard and Salvage Yard Ordinance Duplin County Airport Land Use and Height Restriction Ordinance You need Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader to view the above pdf files. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader, you can get it here.