Frequently Asked Questions

Public notices for projects such as annexation or rezoning requests are published on the Public Meetings & Hearings page prior to Planning Board and Town Council sessions. You can also sign up to receive Planning Board and Town Council agendas directly in your inbox. 

For more information on upcoming meetings, current development, or if you are unable to find a project you are looking for, please contact the Planning Department by phone at 919-553-5002 or by email at planning@townofclaytonnc.org.

Certain development projects and requests are subject to public review by the Planning Board, Board of Adjustments, and Town Council. Generally, the Planning Board acts as a review body to provide recommendations to Town Council on rezonings and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments. The Board of Adjustments conducts evidentiary hearings for Special Use Permits and appeals. And, as a legislative body, the Town Council delivers decisions on a variety of issues, including annexations, rezonings, and UDO amendments. For a detailed list of each body's role in development projects, check out Table 2.2.1 in Chapter 2 of the UDO.

Public notices for projects such as annexation or rezoning requests are published on the Public Meetings & Hearings page prior to Planning Board and Town Council sessions. To access the link to the agendas/minutes for Town Council, Planning Board, or Board of Adjustment meetings, visit our Boards and Commissions portal. You can also sign up to receive Planning Board and Town Council agendas directly in your inbox. 

You can find the permit applications for the Engineering, Inspections, and Planning Departments on the Development Services Department page under the "Forms" heading or at our office at 111 E Second St. Once you are ready to submit, you can bring it to the office in person or email it to the email address found on the application form. 

Visit the Development Services Department page or contact the Development Services Department for more information. 

If you have questions about the Unified Development Ordinance or a possible violation, or if you received a notice and would like to discuss a specific complaint, please contact a Code Enforcement Officer. You may also visit the Code Enforcement Division in person at 111 East Second Street.

• Susan Long (Code Enforcement Officer):
  Phone: 984-310-4395
  Email: slong@townofclaytonnc.org
• Jon Weckesser (Senior Code Enforcement Officer):
  Phone: 984-303-7052
  Email: jweckesser@townofclaytonnc.org