The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for regulating development within the Town of Harrisburg. Planning staff performs site plan reviews, architectural plan reviews, handles rezoning cases, processes subdivisions, and handles any questions regarding the development of land in Harrisburg. Zoning staff issues zoning compliance permits, performs regular inspections to ensure compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance, as well as investigates citizen complaints regarding possible zoning ordinance violations. For questions regarding planning, contact Joshua Watkins at jwatkins@harrisburgnc.org.
The Planning and Zoning Department issues Zoning Compliance Permits, which are required for any development or construction project. The Cabarrus County Building Standards department will not issue a Building Permit until a Zoning Compliance Permit has been obtained from the Town of Harrisburg Planning and Zoning Department. For questions regarding zoning, contact Wayne Krimminger at wkrimminger@harrisburgnc.org.
If you have any questions, or would like to report a complaint or concern, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (704) 455-5614.