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Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement

The Planning Department is responsible for current and long-range planning efforts, as well as Code Enforcement. Current planning involves projects related to zoning, development review, as well as various permits and other activities, while long-range planning involves implementing a vision for how the Town wants to grow in the future. Long-range plans and strategies are developed and implemented to help make that vision a reality.

Planning Board

Planning Director

Our Planning Director is responsible for completing development plan compliance reviews, site inspections of utilities, and street stormwater control for new and existing developments constructed in the Town and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The Planning Director ensures construction is completed meeting requirements of the Town’s stormwater management standards and adheres to approved plans and specifications. The Planning Director meets with contractors, engineers, owners, project managers, and architects to discuss development plan needs and actions. 

Contact

Wendy Oldham

Wendy Oldham

Planning Director

Email
919-938-3885 (ext. 220)

Planning Technician

Our Planning Technician is responsible for reviewing plans and interacting with developers to ensure all ordinances are followed. The Planning Technician is the initial contact for the Planning Department and works with the Development Compliance Officer to ensure that all development is in alignment with the Unified Development Ordinances. The Planning Technician also accepts and processes various applications within the Planning Department as well as contact for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. 

 

Cynthia Paul

Planning Technician

Email
919-938-3885 (ext. 250)

Code Enforcement Officer/Permit Technician

Our Code Enforcement Officer/Permit Technician is a combined position with the Town. As Code Enforcement Officer they help address concerns about unsafe, unhealthy, or unsightly conditions in homes, neighborhoods and the entire community. The Permit Technician accepts and processes zoning applications and completes inspections before certificate of occupancy is issued.  The Town's Municipal, Zoning and Housing Ordinances contain community standards that will help enhance the quality of life and aesthetics of our community. Through enforcement of these ordinances and with community awareness and involvement, Wilson's Mills can be a place everyone feels proud to call home.

Zulit Ortega

Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer

Email 
919-938-3885 (ext. 260)