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Johnston County, North Carolina
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Johnston County Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule

Adopted June 17, 2024, Effective September 1, 2024

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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:    $1000.00/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 Commercial 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

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Page last updated: August 30, 2024

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Land Use Center
309 E. Market Street
Smithfield, NC 27577

(919) 989-5150
planning@johnstonnc.com