 The Town of Jamestown Planning Department provides design guidance, reviews zoning and subdivision applications, and shapes public policy related to growth and development. We are committed to proactive, community-based planning founded on public participation, and to the building of livable, sustainable communities.
The mission of the Planning Department is to provide education, information, recommendation, and leadership products to citizens of Jamestown so they can enjoy a quality of life enriched by choices in housing and transportation, efficient use of public infrastructure, distinctive community character, and a robust civic life.
Matthew Johnson, Planning Director
301 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 848
Jamestown, NC 27282
Phone: 336.454.1138
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Planning fee schedule
The Planning Department is responsible for numerous tasks which assist the citizens and developers working within the Town of Jamestown. These include, but are not limited to:
- Assist citizens, developers and consultants with zoning and subdivision inquiries
- Review site plans, preliminary subdivision plats, construction plans, and final plats to ensure compliance with all applicable state and local laws, the Town's zoning and subdivision ordinances, comprehensive land use plan, and parks & recreation plans.
- Prepare reports for Planning & Zoning Board, the Board of Adjustment and Town Council
- Prepare site vicinity and GIS maps for the general public and Town Staff
- Review and approve building permits (Development Clearance Certificates)
- Perform site compliance inspections to certify the Town's zoning and subdivision ordinances are met.
- Guide citizens through voluntary annexation process.
- Conducts Long-Range Planning and Cross-Jurisdictional Planning for the Town.
- Maintains Geographic Information System (GIS), Street Address, Street Name and Population Databases.
- Assigns street addresses for new development within the Town's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
- Staff Representative for the Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment, Land Development Committee and Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.
- Enforces the Town of Jamestown ’s Zoning & Code Ordinances which involve receiving, inspecting and investigating complaints, determine property owner(s) or person(s) in violation.
- Enforces the Zoning Sign Regulations, and maintains, reviews, and approves sign permit requests.
Planning Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Purpose: Serves an advisory body to the Town of Jamestown Town Council and deals with land use, zoning and development issues. The Planning and Zoning Board consists of five members and two alternates appointed by the Town Council. Four members are appointed from the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Members serve a 5 year term.
Meets: 2nd Monday of each month, 6:30 pm , Town Hall
Staff Contact: Matthew Johnson, Planning Director, 336.454.1138
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Residential / Commercial Zoning Information
Purpose: The Zoning Board of Adjustment serves as a quasi-judicial board that acts separately from the Town of Jamestown Town Council. The Board of Adjustment conducts public hearings and makes rulings on variances from the Zoning Ordinance. Also, this board hears any appeals to decisions made by the Department of Planning & Zoning staff. The Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of 5 members and 2 alternates appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Four members are appointed from the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Members serve a 3 year term
Meets: (when necessary), 7:00 pm, Town Hall
Staff Contact: Matthew Johnson, Planning Director, 336.454.1138
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Purpose: The Land Development Ordinance Advisory Committee's purpose is to guide staff in the development of methods and concepts to improve the general appearance and ambiance of the town through the Ordinance writing process; coordinate community appearance workshops and events; plan and staff exhibits at appropriate events to promote community appearance improvement; create educational articles to be published in local news media and the town's newsletter, recommend plans and policies in the form of draft resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the Town Council.
Meets: 2nd Friday of the month, 12:00pm , Town Hall
Staff Contact: Matthew Johnson, Planning Director, 336.454.1138
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Purpose: The Parks & Recreation Adviosry Committee's purpose is to develop methods and concepts to improve the parks and recreation facilities of the town; coordinate community workshops and events; plan and staff exhibits at appropriate events to promote parks and recreation improvement; create educational articles to be published in local news media and the town's newsletter, recommend plans and policies in the form of draft resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the Town Council; and review and comment on budget items related to parks and recreation facilities.
Meets: 1st Monday of the month, 6:30 pm , Town Hall
Staff Contact: Matthew Johnson, Planning Director, 336.454.1138
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Planning Department forms, permits, and applications are linked below. Before submitting one of these documents, you may wish to view an informational brochure or contact the Planning Department for a consultation. Many of these documents also have an associated fee.
The following informational brochures are linked below for your convenience.
For more information or a consultation, contact the Planning Department.
Zoning Administration
Conditional Zoning (.doc)
Home Occupation Application (.pdf)
Rezoning Process (.doc)
Special Use Permit Procedures (.doc)
A comprehensive plan is a land use document that provides the framework and policy direction for land use decisions. The Jamestown 2020 Land Development Plan contains the following chapters: Community Overview, Existing Conditions, Community Values, Land Use Recommendations, and Implementation.
Comprehensive plans identify where and how growth needs will be met. Adjacent jurisdictions are encouraged to have plans that are consistent. These plans then provide the basis for many of the policies, regulation, and budget decisions that Jamestown will make.
Some of the benefits of having an effective comprehensive plan:
• Cities and counties integrate decisions about land uses, transportation, water capacity, public facilities, natural resources, environmental protection, economic development, housing and other issues.
• Developers and citizens know what to expect as communities make clear decisions and as jurisdictions coordinate with each other and with local districts that provide service.
You may Download the Comprehensive Land Development Use Plan (.pdf).
It is the goal of the Town of Jamestown to preserve our community character and to promote an environment which is enjoyable for all citizens. When a citizen’s quality of life is negatively impacted by the actions of others, it may become necessary to lodge a complaint. It is the Town’s policy that nuisance complainants will be asked to give enough information to allow Town staff to effectively address the concern. As such, the Town of Jamestown will not respond to anonymous “tips” left on voicemails or “passed along” through other channels.
Complainants may remain anonymous, but must either:
1) speak to the enforcement officer in person or on the phone, or
2) fill out the complaint form and submit it to the Town for review.
Having this information on a form will allow town staff to more efficiently track the status of complaints submitted to the Town.
Complaints which are formal (i.e.- not “anonymous”) receive a priority status and will be addressed without delay. Residents who provide contact information will be advised on actions regarding their complaint.
Complaints regarding nuisance animals should be directed to the Guilford County Animal Control. The Town of Jamestown contracts with Guilford County to provide its citizens this service. You may reach them at 336.641.5990 or online here.
For other complaints or information, please contact Matthew Johnson, Planning Director, at 336-454-1138 or mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov for more information.
Zoning shapes our community. It determines the size and use of buildings, where they are located and, in large measure, the densities of our neighborhoods. Zoning is one of the most important tools for carrying out planning policy. You can download Jamestown’s current UNOFFICIAL Zoning Map here. This map should only be used as a “guide” and may not be the most recent zoning map. The OFFICIAL zoning map for the Town of Jamestown may be viewed at Town Hall. For detailed descriptions of each zoning district, please consult our Land Development Ordinance in the “Ordinance” section below.
The Town of Jamestown encourages real estate professionals, appraisers, and others seeking current zoning classifications to contact Matthew Johnson, Planning Director, at 336-454-1138 or mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov for more information.
Urban forestry is the cultivation and management of trees in and around the places we live - cities, suburbs, and rural communities - for their contribution to the environment, the community, and the economic well-being of our society.
- Spend your tax dollars wisely on trees of good quality suited for the site in which they are planted.
- Serve as a leader for tree-awareness programs.
- Provide you with valuable information about tree care, reputable tree care companies, and how to comply with tree ordinances.
- Train and supervise City crews or contractors on proper tree-trimming practices.
- Champion tree planting and preservation of existing trees when developers propose new projects.
- Prevent accidents and expensive lawsuits by regularly inspecting trees on public property and rights-of-way for potential hazards.
Download a copy of Jamestown's Tree Ordinance.
The Town of Jamestown's Demographic Data is provided as a courtesy. It is not guaranteed to be current data. The information provided is located in our Comprehensive Land Development Plan and reflects data from the 2000 US Census.
More up-to-date information may be found at www.census.gov.
Download the Comprehensive Land Development Use Plan (.pdf)
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