Pre-Application Meetings

Pre-Application Meetings

For design professions who intend to propose a new development or a redevelopment of an existing site within the City of Sanford, a pre-application meeting is an option made available to allow developers to familiarize themselves with the review, rezoning, and development permitting processes of Sanford.

Guidelines for Pre-Application Meetings

   ○ Pre-Application meetings are typically held on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Thursdays of each month.
   ○ Pre-Application meetings are typically scheduled one to two weeks in advance to allow staff time to prepare and research the proposed submittal.
   ○ Generally, pre-application meetings should take no more than 30-45 minutes.
   ○ Pre-Application meetings are held virtually.

Reach out to us at zoning@sanfordnc.net to schedule a pre-application meeting.

Pre-Application Meeting Discussion

Please be prepared to discuss the following topics during the pre-application meeting.

For residential major subdivisions:
   ○ site plan / phasing plan
   ○ rezoning process (if required)
   ○ annexation process (if required)
   ○ Comprehensive Plan consistency
   ○ building and/or lot layout
   ○ internal roadway network
   ○ street cross-sections
   ○ landscaping buffers
   ○ utility plans

For commercial or industrial projects:
  ○ site plan
   ○ proposed land use
   ○ rezoning process (if required)
   ○ annexation process (if required)
   ○ Comprehensive Plan consistency (if applicable)
   ○ utility plans
   ○ parking requirements
   ○ landscaping buffers / requirements
   ○ architectural elevations