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Jackson County Planning Office

401 Grindstaff Cove Road - Suite A-258
Sylva, NC 28779
Phone: (828) 631-2261
Fax: (828) 631-2262

WELCOME
Welcome to the Jackson County Planning web site. Please use the menu on the left to find any information you need.  This web site is being updated continuously, so please keep checking it for updates.
 

MISSION STATEMENT
The Jackson County Planning Department strives to achieve excellence and consistency while fulfilling its role as advisor to the County Manager and Governing Body on land use, planning, code enforcement and other regulator programs that guide future growth and development within the County.

We are committed to providing quality services to all citizens through innovation, continuous improvement, determination and excellence in customer service. We strongly believe in a community-oriented comprehensive planning approach and welcome any comments, concerns, or suggestions that citizens would like to offer.
 

APPLICATIONS
Are you thinking about building a new home in Jackson County?  Or perhaps you just need to install a new septic tank, drill a well, or change out an electrical service?  Are you grading or otherwise disturbing land? The first step for any new development in Jackson County is to contact or visit our office.  In most instances, you will be required to fill out one or more of our applications.  To expedite the process, you can download applications
here, allowing you to have them filled out prior to your visit with us.
 

BOARDS
The Planning office currently provides administrative assistance to eight (8) boards.  For a complete list of these boards, along with their membership, meeting schedules, and minutes, please click
here.
 

CURRENT PROJECTS
Are you wondering what is currently happening in the Planning Office?  Check out the following link(s):

  • ORDINANCES  
    All Jackson County Ordinances have been combined into the County’s Code of Ordinances. To view this Code of Ordinances, please click
    here.
     

    Public Hearing - March 15, 2010 - (100 Year) Flood Plain Ordinance

    INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES

  • ITEMS OF INTEREST