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Navigating Garner's Development Process
Wondering where to start? Citizens, developers and consultants may use the regulatory documents and links below to answer basic questions about regulations and requirements that may affect their plans to develop property within the Town limits and ETJ.
Please note: Properties with a Garner address that pay taxes to Johnston County are regulated by the Johnston County Planning Department.
Key Development Regulations
Who Do I Contact?
While Planning, Engineering, and Inspections staff work together to review, permit and inspect all Town development and construction activity, please contact the lead department for the permits, inspections, and regulations listed below:Planning
Call 919-773-4449 about:
- Development Review
- Pre-Application Conferences
- Site Plans
- Major Subdivisions
- Land Use Changes
- Annexation & Rezoning
- Special Use Permits
- Temporary Use Permits
- Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
- Final Plats - Major, Minor, Exemption
- Zoning Compliance Permits
- General (New Business/Change of Tenant)
- Home Occupation
- Accessory Buildings (Under 12')
- Fences & Backyard Hens
- Temporary & Permanent Signs
- Board of Adjustment - Variance, Special Exception, Appeal
- Planning Commission
Engineering
Call 919-773-4425 about:
- Town-Wide Engineering Standards
- Construction Drawing Review
- Infrastructure Inspections
- Public Right of Way
- Major Encroachments
- Minor Encroachments
- Driveway Permits
- Stormwater Permits
- Water & Sewer Utility Coordination
- Traffic Calming
Inspections
Call 919-773-4433 about:
- Building Permits
- New Construction
- Existing Building Upfit
- Residential & Commercial
- Trade/Change Out Permits
- HVAC
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Residential Additions/Alterations
- Interior/Exterior
- Decks
- Accessory Buildings (over 12’)
- Fire Inspections
- Live Remote Inspections
- Code Enforcement
- Business Registrations
- New Businesses
- Change of Tenant