Planning Commission

The next regular meeting of the City of Wilmington Planning Commission is scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month*, at 6:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Skyline Center, 929 North Front Street, Wilmington. *Check calendar for any scheduling changes.*

The meeting will be streaming live on GTV8.

The Planning Commission advises City Council on applications for rezoning, land development code amendments, street closures, and long-range plans and policies. The commission holds legislative hearings meaning that anyone wishing to speak on a request may do so.  The commission issues a recommendation based on consistency of the request with the intent and purpose of the Land Development Code and consistency of a request with the Create Wilmington Comprehensive Plan and other relevant adopted plans and policies. The commission does not consider special use permit applications.

If the Planning Commission recommends denial of an application, the request will be denied unless the applicant appeals the decision to the City Council. Appeals should be in the form of a letter submitted to the City Clerk within 10 days of the planning commission's decision.

Membership

Appointments are made by the City Council for three (3)-year terms. City residency is required. Members of this Commission can expect to spend approximately ten (10) hours per month for the regularly scheduled meeting and any associated preparation and research. For members serving in the positions of Chair or Vice-Chair, an additional hour is expected for agenda review purposes.

Current Members

John Lennon, Chair
Term Expiration: 09/21/2026

Danny Adams, Vice-Chair
Term Expiration: 09/21/2028

Thomas (Ace) Cofer
Term Expiration: 09/21/2026

Richard Collier
Term Expiration: 09/21/2026

Livian Jones
Term Expiration: 09/01/2027

Jack Pollock
Term Expiration: 12/01/2027

Ron Woodruff
Term Expiration: 09/21/2026

*Commission members can be reached by email at planning@wilmingtonnc.gov.