Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

Article Q PROCEDURES & ADMINISTRATION

§9-1800 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Article is to assist property owners, developers, design professionals, citizens and other potential applicants with development approval information and processes concerning the review, procedures and applications for development under the regulations of the Land of Development Ordinance. The procedures and administration processes herein are designed to provide clear instructions on applications required, staff reviews, approvals required, schedules, and submittal requirements. Any person interested in information about development review procedures and administration requirements must make sure that the latest amendments are identified in the Land Development Ordinance.

§9-1801 COMMON REVIEW & PROCEDURES

There are a number of steps in the review process that apply to all applications for a proposed development under the regulations of the Land Development Ordinance.

a. Authority to File Application

Applications for reviews and approvals in accordance with the Land Development Ordinance shall be submitted to the Planning Department by a property owner, developer, authorized agent or any other person having a recognized interest in the development of land within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Town of Fuquay- Varina. Applications may also be submitted to the Town of Fuquay-Varina for annexation and services for property within the Urban Service Area (USA) granted by Wake County. The Urban Service Area remains within the jurisdiction of Wake County; however the Town of Fuquay-Varina has the responsibility to provide public utilities and annexation if the property owner or proposed development wishes to connect to a public utility within the Urban Service Area. For purposes of the Land Development Ordinance, development includes applications for zoning, text amendment, subdivisions, site plans, construction, grading, utilities, signs, buildings, appeals, special use permits, variances, inspections, and any other activity regarding the use or reuse of property.

b. Applicant

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