The mission of the Moore County Planning and Community Development Department is to plan for growth and to protect the rights, health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Moore County through long range planning and enforcement development-related ordinances.  Major responsibilites include zoning administration, floodplain managment, permitting, land subdivisions, and inspections to insure compliance with the North Carolina Building and Fire Code.  Other projects administered by the department include community development activities and long range planning to ensure the long-term sustainability of Moore County.  The department also serves as staff to three advisory boards; the Moore County Planning Board, Subdivision Review Board and Board of Adjustment.

Moore County Planning and Community Development

1048 Carriage Oaks Drive, Carthage, NC 28327 (map)

News and Information   

• April 2013  Monthly Report (archive) (updated May 10, 2013)
• May 2013 Planning Department Newsletter (archive) (updated May 2, 2013)
• April 2013 Building Permits Issued Report (updated May 2, 2013)
• Draft Land Use Plan Document (updated April 26, 2013)
• Moore County Comprehensive Transportation Plan Study Project 
• Hydraulic Fracturing Legislation Information
• Zoning District Fact Sheets

Upcoming Events and Meetings

• June 6, 2013
  Planning Board Regular Meeting
  6:00 pm
  Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center (2nd Floor Community Room - Room# P209) 
  302 South McNeill Street, Carthage, NC  28327  (map)