Estimated calendar days from initial submittal to approval: 180-300 +/-. Estimate includes Planning Commission meetings, Town Council meetings and public hearings as required. Please note that this is an estimate and not a guarantee of any particular date of approval. Exact times will depend on factors such as complexity of project, internal volumes and abilities of client's representatives to respond in a timely fashion.

Zoning Compliance Permits (Fences, Accessory Buildings, Home Occupations): Applications may be submitted and re-submitted at any time. Please allow up to five (5) business days for review.

Plats (Exempt, Minor Subdivision, Major Subdivision - Final): Applications may be submitted at any time. Exempt plats are typically reviewed within 10 business days. Minor and major subdivision plats may take longer.

Temporary Use Permits: Applications may be submitted at any time but shall be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the requested start date for the proposed temporary use. Applicants are encouraged to submit earlier than 10 business days prior should an application be deemed incomplete and further information be required.

Administrative Appeals: Requests may be submitted at any time. A mutually agreeable public hearing date will be determined based on time needed to assemble case materials. The Board of Adjustment meets the 4th Thursday of every month. When the 4th Thursday falls on a holiday, the regular meeting date is moved to the following Thursday.

Variances and Special Exceptions: Applications are due the third Friday of every month by 12:00 noon. In the event of a holiday, the date shall be the third week’s final business day by 12:00 noon. Public hearings will generally be scheduled for the following month. The Board of Adjustment meets the 4th Thursday of every month. When the 4th Thursday falls on a holiday, the regular meeting date is moved to the following Thursday.

Pre-submittal meetings are required per Section 4.4.1. of the Garner UDO for certain applications. These applications include:

• Rezonings
• Conditional zonings
• Minor subdivisions
• Major subdivisions
• Site plan
• Special use permit
• Variance, including flood mitigation permit.

To schedule a Pre-application Conference, submit a request and sketch plan via the Permit & Inspection Portal.  A link to book your Pre-application Conference with staff will be available after your request is successfully submitted.

Please be advised that some applications (those which must be approved by the Town Council) must also conduct a neighborhood meeting before the application may be accepted by the Planning Department - see UDO Section 4.4.5. for more information.

Please be aware that applications not meeting the submittal requirements as noted on the respective application form will be deemed incomplete. Applicants will be advised of application deficiencies and applications will not enter the review cycle until said deficiencies have been corrected.