Welcome to the Development Services, Planning Division. We’re preparing for Wilmington’s quality future growth with land use and transportation plans, protection of historic resources, the natural environment, and other initiatives. We review development projects, including rezoning proposals, subdivision requests, and site plans. The Planning Division provides recommendations and technical information to City Boards, the Planning Commission, and City Council. It is our philosophy that we value the customer and we are service oriented. We balance the needs of our diverse community, take pride in our work and are dedicated to improving the quality of life in Wilmington.
The Planning Division comprises the following functions:
Zoning
Development Review
Historic Preservation
Long Range Planning
Environmental Planning
Transportation Planning
Cape Fear Breeze Program
CBD Regulations Update Public Input
City staff is in process of receiving input on updating regulations for the Central Business District (CBD). This update is in response to development trends in the north end of downtown as well as development pressures to infill the historic core. Issues identified for updates are based on feedback gathered from downtown residents, property owners, architects, and developers.
The code will be revised to improve clarity, facilitate consistent interpretation of the code, and to help stakeholders better understand the expectations for development in the CBD. Issues to be addressed include building heights, public space, parking design, landscaping, and uses.
City planning staff has offered a series of roundtable discussion groups to gather feedback. In addition to these roundtable discussions, at least one large-format meeting will be held to gather additional input. Following these public input sessions, the proposed revisions will be presented to the Planning Commission and then City Council. These public hearings will be scheduled for early next year. Check back here for updates, including dates for public input meetings and public hearings.
Click here to review a summary of staff's benchmark research. If you would like more information or to provide feedback please contact planning staff.
Click here to review a summary of input received from the February 26, 2008 public input meeting. If you would like more information or to provide feedback to planning staff or participate in a public input session, please contact planning staff.
North Carolina Floodplain Mapping
Click here to go to the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program. There, you can view and download the latest floodplain maps.