The Pasquotank County Planning Department oversees the County land development regulations including but not limited to Subdivision and Zoning Administration and compliance. The department also assigns E-911 street addresses.

The department serves as staff support for Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment.

Contact

Shelley Cox, Director
email: coxs@co.pasquotank.nc.us

Melissa Joines, County Planner

email: joinesm@co.pasquotank.nc.us

206 E Main St

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Phone: 252-335-1891

Fax: 252-337-6733

The Planning Office is located at in the main courthouse, in the center hallway.

Development Regulations

County Land Use Regulations are effective for all land areas outside the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Elizabeth City.

Rezoning Property

To rezone any tract of land in the County's jurisdiction, the petition must be heard by the Planning Board which will make a recommendation to the County Commissioners who will hold a public hearing and make the decision.

Click here to see current zoning maps

County Statistics
2006 Population: 39,956 (est)
Pasquotank Cover 289.19 sq miles
Total new lots approved in 2006-2006
230 Residential and 11 Commercial