Development Regulations

Subdivision Regulations – Chapter 50 (effective February 13, 2017)

The link below is the current version of the Subdivision Regulations.

• Chapter 50 Subdivision Regulations

Zoning Code – Chapter 59 (effective October 30, 2014)

The Planning Department approved a new Zoning Code that became effective on October 30, 2014.  You may access and view the zoning code by clicking the link below and scrolling to Chapter 59 in the Table of Contents.

• Online Zoning Code
• Online Zoning Map

The previous version of the Zoning Code and Zoning Map are found below.

• Old Zoning Code as of 10/29/14
• Old Zoning Map as of 10/29/14

Printed copies of the new zoning ordinance are available for purchase from American Legal Publishing Corporation. Contact American Legal.

Supplemental Zoning Documents

• Administrative Procedures for Development Review
• Commercial/Residential and Employment Zones – Incentive Density Implementation Guidelines

Forest Conservation Law – Chapter 22A (effective October 2018)

The county is governed by Forest Conservation Law, Chapter 22A, which was updated in October 2018.

• Forest Conservation Law

Other Forest Conservation Documents and Resources

• Forest Conservation Tree Regulations
• Land Use Categories and Thresholds
• Trees Technical Manual
• Environmental Guidelines
• Flow Charts for applicable Forest Conservation provisions
  • General Decision Tree
  • Single-Lot Decision Tree
• Forest Conservation Financial Securities
• Payment in Lieu of Forest Planting

Miscellaneous Documents

• Local Area Transportation Review (LATR) and Transportation Policy Area Review (TPAR) Guidelines
• How to Participate Effectively in the Development Review Process brochure
• Recreation Guidelines
• Sign Posting Procedures