Zoning & Design Review Division

• Amy McNeill, Zoning Administrator
  Processes applications for variances, special use permits, appeals, and UDO text amendments
  Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5397 or
  
  
• Thomas Mierisch, Planner II
  Major subdivision review and TRC coordinator
  Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5396 or
  
  
• Tanner O'Quin, Planner I
  Commercial project review, zoning verification letters, property research, and general planning/zoning information
  Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5398 or
  
  
• Rick Cobb, Planner I
   Residential project review (new house) or minor subdivisions (typically, six or fewer lots).
  Contact: 919-718-4656 ext. 5399 or
  
  
• Paulette Harmon, Planning Technician
  Residential project review (renovation, adding a deck, etc.) and general planning/zoning information
  Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5395 or t
  
  
• Mark Hackett, Planning Technician
  Residential project review (renovation, adding a deck, etc.), sign permit review and zoning violations with Lee County or the Town of Broadway.
  Contact: 919-718-4656 ext 5444 or

For zoning violations within the City of Sanford, contact the City of Sanford Code Enforcement Dept. at 919-718-4657 or .

Rezoning requests are processed by the Long Range Planning Division of Community Development. Please contact David Montgomery, Senior Planner, at 919-718-4656, ext. 5392 or for inquiries/information regarding the rezoning process.

Not sure who to contact? Send an email to 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.