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"We work to strengthen our collective well-being by making Salisbury a great place to live and work. We help to stimulate economic growth, build great neighborhoods, create good jobs, and preserve our natural and cultural resources."

- the Planning and Neighborhoods team

The Planning and Neighborhoods department manages the day-to-day and long-range growth of Salisbury. Under the direction of the City Manager, the department works with citizens and our partners to develop and enforce a variety of city-wide and special area plans meant to ensure an orderly and deliberate pattern of development that protects and strengthens our quality of life.

Planning and Neighborhoods includes two divisions: Code Services and Planning Services.

Contact Us

Code Services: codeenforcement@salisburync.gov
Planning Services: plan@salisburync.gov

Mailing Address:

PO Box 479
Salisbury, NC 28145

Address:

132 N. Main St.
Salisbury, NC 28144

Office Hours:

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Administration: (704) 638-5240

If you have a question regarding zoning or permits, please contact Land and Development Services at   (704) 638-5208 or via email at   1stop@salisburync.gov.

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Code Services

The Code Enforcement Services Division enforces the codes of the City of Salisbury and improves the quality of life within our community through ensuring it is visually appealing, clean, and safe.

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Community Plans

The City has several ongoing plans to make Salisbury a better place to live, work and thrive.

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Grants and Incentives

The City of Salisbury has several grants available to help make Salisbury a better place to live and work. Grants are a type of financial aid that does not need to be repaid.

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Historic Preservation

The city has taken a progressive approach to preserving historic resources, establishing itself at the forefront of preservation in North Carolina with the designation of its first historic district in 1975.

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Housing and Neighborhoods

We facilitate the stabilization and revitalization of distressed neighborhoods by increasing the supply and condition of affordable housing, plus developing long-range economic development and reinvestment strategies.

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Maps

Mapping and location data analysis for departments within the City.

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Public Art and Urban Design

The City's urban design planner, Public Arts Commission and Community Appearance Commission focus on improving the quality and appearance of Salisbury.

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Annexation

Annexation is a voluntary process for acquiring city services.

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Report an Issue

Citizens can log into the City of Salisbury's web application at salisburync.gov/311 to submit requests and complaints regarding issues such as missing road signs, pot holes, abandoned vehicles, city code infractions, illegal dumping, environmental health issues, ADA/accessibility, etc..

Report an Issue

Citizens can check report status on the City's self-service portal at salisburync.gov/energov and can request permits, plans, inspections  and other projects.

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Downtown Salisbury

Salisbury's downtown area is the pride of the community. During the visioning meetings held for this plan, citizens identified the downtown as the area most responsible for giving Salisbury its character as a community.


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How do I ...

Apply for grant money? 

Certain residential and commercial properties are eligible for assistance through a variety of programs and resources available through the City and our partners. Please visit our grant applications page to learn more.

Register a business? 

To register a business, submit a Certificate of Registration (COR) application to the Development Services. Development Services is located on the first floor of the City Office Building at 132 North Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Or, please contact Development staff directly by calling (704) 638-5208 or by emailing 1stop@salisburync.gov.

Apply for a permit?

Many construction and home improvement projects require city and county permits before work may begin. To learn more information about zoning, building, and sign permits, please visit our permits page.

Find out if my property is in a Local Historic District?

You can visit our Historic Preservation page to review maps of Salisbury’s historic districts. If you own property within a local historic district, a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) may be required from Development staff or the Historic Preservation Commission before making any minor alterations or major changes to the exterior of the structure or to the landscape.

Get permission to alter my historic property?

If you own property in one of Salisbury’s five Local Historic Districts, you may be required to obtain approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from Development staff or the Historic Preservation Commission before making any minor alterations or major changes to the exterior of the structure or to the landscape.

Checkout the City's building and construction ordinances?

Before starting construction in the City of Salisbury, check out the Land Development Ordinance to see what policies might apply to your project.

Check my setback requirements?

Setback requirements can be reviewed in Chapter 5.16 of the Land Development Ordinance.

Access the City Zoning Map?

The City of Salisbury's zoning map is provided by the GIS division of Engineering department.

Learn more about the Plan Review process?

The following items must be submitted for a Plan Review:

Contact Code Enforcement?

If you would like to contact Code Enforcement staff directly, please call (704) 216-7559 or email codeenforcement@salisburync.gov.

Learn more about water and sewer information?

If you would like to inquire about the cost or availability of water and sewer services, or need to get a lateral transfer, please contact Land and Development Services staff directly by calling (704) 638-5208 or by emailing 1stop@salisburync.gov.


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