Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Department administers land use regulations, manages the development review process, and works to guide responsible growth in the Town of Ranlo.
About This Department
The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for administering and enforcing the Town’s development ordinance, reviewing permit applications, and providing staff support to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.
The Ranlo Board of Commissioners adopted a revised development ordinance on June 30, 2022. The full ordinance, including all articles, the Table of Uses, and zoning map, is available in the Forms & Documents section.
Permits & Applications
Building permits, zoning permits, and related applications are processed through the Planning and Zoning Department. Contact Town Hall at 704-824-3461 to discuss your project or to request an application.
Planning Board
The Planning Board meets regularly to review development proposals and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Meeting schedules and agendas are posted in the Meeting Records section.
Forms & Documents
Forms & Applications
Permits
Ordinances & Resolutions
- Development Ordinance - Article 1: Purpose, Authority & Official Zoning Map
- Development Ordinance - Article 10: Uses with Additional Standards
- Development Ordinance - Article 11: Landscape Standards
- Development Ordinance - Article 12: Parking & Loading
- Development Ordinance - Article 13: Streets
- Development Ordinance - Article 14: Flexible Standards
- Development Ordinance - Article 15: Special Events & Temporary Structures
- Development Ordinance - Article 16: Subdivisions
- Development Ordinance - Article 17: Sign Regulations
- Development Ordinance - Article 18: Flood Damage Prevention
- Development Ordinance - Article 19: Stormwater
- Development Ordinance - Article 2: General Standards & Specifications
- Development Ordinance - Article 20: Soil Erosion & Sediment Control
- Development Ordinance - Article 21: Open Space
- Development Ordinance - Article 22: Nonconformities
- Development Ordinance - Article 23: Administration & Enforcement
- Development Ordinance - Article 3: Definitions, Abbreviations & Symbols
- Development Ordinance - Article 4: Planning Board & Board of Adjustment
- Development Ordinance - Article 5: Amendments
- Development Ordinance - Article 6: Variances & Administrative Appeals
- Development Ordinance - Article 7: Permits & Procedures
- Development Ordinance - Article 8: Districts
- Development Ordinance - Article 9: Building & Lot Type Standards
- Official Zoning Map
- Statement of Consistency
- Technical Standards and Specifications Manual
- Zoning Ordinance — Complete Development Ordinance