Unified Development Ordinance Applications:

• Text Amendment
• Zoning Map Amendment
• Conditional Zoning
• Master Planned Development
• Special Use Permit
• Site Plan—Major
• Site Plan—Minor
• Preliminary Plan—Major Subdivision
• Final Plat—Major Subdivision
• Minor Subdivision Plat
• Zoning Compliance Approval
• Zoning Verification Letter
• Tree Removal Permit
• Tree Mitigation Worksheet (Excel Spreadsheet)
• Floodplain Development Permit
• Variance—Zoning and Subdivision
• Variance—Floodplain
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Appeal of Administrative Decision
• Interpretation
• Community Meeting Guidelines and Example Language

Other Applications

• CAMA Minor Permit Application
• Homeowner Covenant Form
• Letter of Credit
• Signs/Billboards Applications
• Street Renaming
• Street Closing–Private Streets
• Street Closing–Public Streets

Other Documents

• Authority of Appointment for Agent
• Community Meeting Notice Template
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application
• Presentation Guidelines

Ordinances:

At their October 3, 2022 meeting the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. Please see the full document and individual articles below:

Unified Development Ordinance (October 3, 2022)

• Table of Contents
• Article 1: General Provisions
• Article 2: Measurements and Definitions
• Article 3: Zoning Districts
• Article 4: Uses and Use-Specific Standards
• Article 5: General Development Standards
• Article 6: Subdivision Design and Improvements
• Article 7: Stormwater Management
• Article 8: Erosion and Sedimentation Control
• Article 9: Flood Damage Prevention
• Article 10: Administrative Procedures
• Article 11: Nonconforming Situations
• Article 12: Violations and Enforcement
• Appendices

Zoning Map

For historic ordinances please contact the Planning and Land Use Department at 910-798-7165.

Technical Manuals and Reports:

• Private Roadway Design Standards
• Traffic Impact Analysis Handbook
• Tree and Plant Materials for Landscaping
• Conservation Resources in New Hanover County
• Natural Heritage Inventory of New Hanover County
• Addressing Standards for Wilmington and New Hanover County