Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals

The Planning and Zoning Administrator (PZA) is responsible for administration of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, comprehensive planning, and other matters of the Town Code related to land use issues. The Planning & Zoning Administrator has also assumed the responsibility of managing the Town’s Geographical Information System (GIS), which is a modern system of mapping and managing data related to a variety of uses including land use, utility infrastructure, streets, public safety, and economic development. The PZA is also the staff liaison of the Rocky Mount Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The Planning & Zoning Administrator is assisted by a GIS Technician/Code Inspector within the Community Development Department. Together, they share responsibilities for reviewing site plans, issuing sign permits, zoning permits, soil and erosion control, and proper land use planning. 

The Community Development Secretary serves as Clerk for the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, attends meetings, records and transcribes minutes, and handles all public hearing notices.

Permits and Fees 
Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Subdivision Ordinance
Comprehensive Plan


Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Members meets the first Tuesday of each month.

Planning Commission Members:

o Janet Stockton, Chair
          Reappointed thru 6/30/2009
o John Speidel, Vice-Chair 
          Reappointed thru 6/30/2011
o Milton Arrington 
          Reappointed thru 6/30/2009
o Ina Clements 
          Reappointed thru 6//30/2011 
o Derwin Hall
          Appointed thru 06/30/2011
o Jerry Greer, Sr. 
          Reappointed thru 6/30/2009
o John Tiggle 
          Reappointed thru 6/30/2011

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the first Thursday of each month.

Board of Zoning Appeals Members:

o Chuck L. Hutto, Jr. – Chair 
          Reappointed thru 5/2008
o Susan P. Hapgood – Vice Chair 
          Reappointed thru 5/2010
o Sanford L. Robertson 
          Reappointed thru 5/2009
o John Spiedel 
          Reappointed thru 5/2011
o Lucas Tuning 
          Appointed to fill vacancy thru 4/2011