Zoning & Design Review

The Zoning and Design Review Division provides land use administration for the City of Sanford, Lee County and the Town of Broadway. Our primary responsibilities include the administration of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). More specifically, our office is responsible for:

• Review and processing of all site plans for new construction as needed for compliance with zoning standards
• Review and processing of all proposed subdivisions of land
• Review and processing of all requests for amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Review and processing of all applications for Board of Adjustment (variances, special use permits, appeals and/or interpretations)
• Review and approval of sign permits, temporary use permits and other similar land use permits

Our office also serves as the primary point of contact for the Technical Review Committee (TRC), a committee composed of various City, County and State personnel that reviews plans for new major subdivisions, multi-family development, and commercial/institutional projects.

Contact Us

Thomas Mierisch

Zoning & Design Review Division

• Thomas Mierisch, Zoning Administrator
  Processes applications for variances, special use permits, appeals, UDO text amendments, and TRC coordinator.
  Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5396 or thomas.mierisch@sanfordnc.net

For zoning violations within the City of Sanford, contact the City of Sanford Code Enforcement Dept. at 919-718-4652 or barbara.mcmillen@sanfordnc.net.

Rezoning requests are processed by the Long Range Planning Division of Community Development. Please contact Amy McNeill, Senior Planner, at 919-718-4656, ext. 5397 or amy.mcneill@sanfordnc.net for inquiries/information regarding the rezoning process.

Not sure who to contact? Send an email to zoning@sanfordnc.net and we will respond with information in a timely manner. Please include as much information as possible to help us expedite your request.

Thank you for your understanding.