Planning

Zoning and Land Use:
Duplin County has various land use ordinances in effect; however, Duplin County does not currently have countywide zoning. Municipalities in Duplin County have zoning within their town limits and extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ). If you need assistance determining if a property is in the county’s jurisdiction or within a town’s jurisdiction, please call or email the Planning Department with the address or parcel number. If the parcel is within a town’s jurisdiction, please contact the town hall directly to obtain the applicable zoning information. If you need an address, please contact E-911 Communications here. 

Purpose:

• Conduct studies of the county and surrounding areas
• Determine objectives in the development of the county
• 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 plans
• Administer and enforce county plans
• Perform any other related duties the Commissioners may direct

General Services:

The Planning Department is responsible for administering and enforcing the county’s solar farm, mobile home park, subdivision, and other land use ordinances as well as planning, research, and administrative duties that may relate to other county development programs. The County Planner serves at the direction of the County Commissioners and serves as staff support for the Planning Board. The Planning Board consists of five (5) 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 land use planning, subdivision regulations, and public facilities.

Ordinances and Forms: 

• Family Manufactured Home Park Application
• Solar Energy Generating Facility Ordinance
• The Manufactured Home and Travel Trailer Park Ordinance
• Subdivision Ordinance
• Junkyard and Salvage Yard Ordinance
• Airport Land Use and Height Restriction Ordinance
• Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Voluntary Agricultural Districts Ordinance
• Agricultural Protection Plan