The mission of Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning is to enhance the quality of life for citizens through the implementation of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations related to the use of land, thereby building a viable community where citizens, businesses and industries thrive together.
The Zoning Division is responsible for providing zoning services in unincorporated Cabarrus County. These services include administration and enforcement of the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance, completing zoning certificate of compliance inspections, conducting commercial site plan reviews, responding to citizen complaints, issuing zoning permits, issuing zoning verification letters, processing Certificate of Non-Conformity applications, developing and maintaining case files and reports and attending court for enforcement cases. Zoning staff provides support to the Planning and Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustment and the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (BOC). The Zoning Division also serves as the intake point for Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) and Soil Suitability Applications and issues Authorizations to Construct (ATCs) for the CHA.