2011 DEVELOPMENT REPORT
The Development Services staff completed the 2011 Annual Development Report which provides current information on population, housing, and development activities.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The development services section is assigned to administer many of the current planning, zoning, and plan review functions that are part of the overall responsibilities of the planning department. The development process can involve a single-family dwelling, a commercial building, or a subdivision of land. Projects can involve new construction, repairs, replacements, renovations, remodeling, rezoning or clearing of land. This webpage is designed to assist anyone interested in the development process to better understand the important steps involved in the development process as well as provide a general outline of what we do.
Development Services Functions
- Addressing & Street Naming
- Annexations
- Code Enforcement (Zoning Ordinance & Municipal Code)
- Flood Damage Prevention
- Commercial & Non-Residential Developments
- Residential & Subdivision Developments
- Zoning Research & Information
- Sign Permitting
- Geograpihc Information Systems (GIS)
- Technical Review Committee (TRC)
THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
The development process can be quite complicated without knowing the proper steps. The flow chart provided beow has been prepared to assist local landowners, architects, engineers, developers, and other interested parties understand all phases of the development review process in the corporate limits and extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Town of Wake Forest. Which numerous codes, policies and procedures involved in securing development approval, this guide is designed to make the development process more understandable while providing staff adequate opportunity to ensure compliance with each applicable regulation.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS, BUSINESSES & PROJECTS
Do you want to know what new developments have been approved such as new subdivisions, restaurants or retail stores? The following links are updated monthly to provide this information and is designed to keep you informed about the new developments coming to our town.
LINKS
INTERESTED IN OPENING A BUSINESS DOWNTOWN?
There are numerous steps a property owner or tenant must take before starting a new business or relocating to an already existing building in downtown Wake Forest. It is imperative that potential businesses take the time to investigate the necessary requirements to establish a business in the Renaissance Area. The Department of Planning & Inspections has developed the Downtown & Renaissance Area Permitting page to provide additional assistance and guidance to anyone interested in commercial opportunites in downtown.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
Chad Sary, Assistant Planning Director, (919) 435-9514, csary@wakeforestnc.gov
Charlie Yokley, Senior Planner, (919) 435-9517, cyokley@wakeforestnc.gov
Jonathan Cooper, Planner, (919) 435-9515, jcooper@wakeforestnc.gov