City of Locust, North Carolina

A City With a Soul

186 Ray Kennedy Drive Locust, NC 28097    704-888-5260

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Planning and Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Department is responsible for regulating development within the City of Locust.

Planning staff performs:

  • Rezoning cases
  • Site plan reviews
  • Subdivision processing
  • Compliance permits
  • Answer questions regarding development of land in Locust

Permits

The Planning and Zoning Department issues Zoning Compliance Permits, which are required for any development or construction project. The Stanly County Central Permitting Department and the Cabarrus County Building Standards Department will not issue a Building Permit until a Zoning Compliance Permit has been obtained from the City of Locust Planning & Zoning Department. Residential Zoning Application and Commercial Zoning Application can be found on this site and must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department in person or by mail at 186 Ray Kennedy Drive

Land Use Plan

Development in Locust is guided by the City of Locust Land Use Plan.

Residential Development Process

To increase transparency and citizen involvement, the City Council has initiated a development process designed to keep residents informed as new developments are proposed, reviewed, changed and, finally, approved or denied. To learn more, please visit the Residential Development Process webpage.

Planning & Zoning Department

  • Planning Board
  • Contact the Planning/Zoning Director
  • Land Use Plan
  • Land Development Ordinances
  • Code of Ordinances
  • Residential Zoning Application
  • Commercial Zoning Application
  • Current Projects
  • Residential Development Process
  • Chapter 160D: Land Development Ordinance Update

Contact Us

City Hall Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Physical Address:
186 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust, NC 28097

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 190, Locust, NC 28097

Phone:
704-888-5260

Fax:
704-888-1566

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