Johnston County Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule
Adopted June 17, 2024, Effective September 1, 2024
Open Space Fee-in-Lieu Revised July 1, 2026
Rezoning Fees
Less than 3 Acres: $500.00
3.01-6.00 Acres: $750.00
6.01+: $1,250.00 + $18.75/acre
P.U.D.: $1,250.00 + $18.75/acre
Special Use Permits: $500
Land Use Permits
Home Occupation L.U.P.: $75.00
BOA Review for Home Occupation: $93.75
Residential:
New Single Family Dwelling: $50.00
Mobile Home: $50.00
Remodel/Addition: $25.00
Accessory Building/Structure: $25.00
Non-Residential L.U.P. Fees
Construction Value Less Than $50,000: $125.00
$50,001 - $100,000: $250.00
$100,001 - $150,000: $500.00
$150,001+: 1/2 of 1% of construction cost with a maximum of $2,500
Subdivision Review
1-3 Lots (minor): $250.00
4-7 Lots (Major): $500.00 (preliminary) & $150.00 (final)
8+ Lots (Major): $1250.00 + $20.00/lot (preliminary) & $250.00 (final)
Resubmittal of Expired Plats (minor only): $150.00
Open Space
Fee-in-Lieu: $1200.00/lot
Exempt Subdivision Review
Creation of Lots (Heirs/Estate Map): $50.00
Recombination: $50.00
Easements: $50.00
Municipal Plat Reviews: $50.00
Resurvey of Existing Deed Survey: Free
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Propose an Amendment: $500.00
Board of Adjustment
Appeals: $350.00
Animal Citation Appeals: $250.00 or citation cost, whichever is less*
*The Board of Adjustment, in its discretion, may waive any and all appeal fees for prevailing parties.
Variance: $350.00
Signs
Wall Signs: $50.00
Pole Signs: Same as Non-Residential L.U.P. Fees
Telecommunications Towers/Collocations
New Tower/Substantial Modification Application Fee: $6,500.00
Collocation Application Fee (for eligible streamlined applications per NC 153A-349.53): $1,000.00
Concealed Tower Application Fee: $5,000.00
Post-Construction Inspection Fee (for streamlined applications): $2,500.00
Application Amendment Fee: 1/2 of the initial application fee
