There are three boards that advise on planning, land and zoning in Wake County. Board members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Appointments are staggered, two-year terms. If you are interested in serving your community by volunteering for a board, please visit the volunteer page.
Planning Board
The Planning Board advises the county on planning and zoning matters. This board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. The board also reserves the third Wednesday of each month in case a second/special meeting is required. Meetings are held in Room 2700 of the Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St.
Meeting Information and Members
Board Clerks:
- Beth Simmons
beth.simmons@wake.gov - Josh McClellan
josh.mcclellan@wake.gov
The Wake County Planning Board is scheduled to meet on the following dates:
- December 4, 2024
- 11:30 a.m. Land Use Committee Meeting
- 1:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
- Agenda
- January 1, 2025
- February 5, 2025
- March 5, 2025
- April 2, 2025
- May 7, 2025
- June 4, 2025
Agendas and Minutes from past meetings
Current Members of the Planning Board:
- Tom Wells, Chair
- Brenna Booker-Rouse, Vice Chair
- David Adams
- Amos Clark
- Asa Fleming
- Bill Jenkins
- Kamal Kolappa
- Suzanne Prince
- Sally Rice
- Ted Van Dyk
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment hears and acts on appeals, variances and special uses in Wake County zoning cases. This board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in Room 2700 of the Wake County Justice Center, at 300 S. Salisbury St.
Meeting Information and Members
Board Clerks:
- Beth Simmons
beth.simmons@wake.gov - Josh McClellan
josh.mcclellan@wake.gov
The Wake County Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on the following dates:
- December 10, 2024
- Agenda
- January 14, 2025
- February 11, 2025
- March 11, 2025
- April 8, 2025
- May 13, 2025
- June 10, 2025
Agendas and Minutes from past meetings
Current Members of the Board of Adjustment:
- Jeffrey Goebel, Chair
- Britany Waddell, Vice Chair
- Irene Butler
- Joe Cebina
- DeAnthony Collins
- Waheed Haq
- Mark Spanioli
- Russ Stephenson
- William Wingfield
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission promotes the preservation of important elements of local culture, history, architectural history and/or prehistory. Capital Area Preservation provides staff support to this board and the Wake County Preservation program. This board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2800 or 2700 of the Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St.
Meeting Information and Members
Board Clerk:
Jeremy Bradham
jbradham@cappresinc.org
The Wake County Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled to meet on the following dates:
- December 10, 2024
- January 14, 2025
- February 11, 2025
- March 11, 2025
- April 8, 2025
- May 13, 2025
- June 10, 2025
Agendas and Minutes from past meetings
Current Members of the Historic Preservation Commission:
- Ed Morris, Chair
- Jeff Hastings, Vice Chair
- Stephanie Ashworth
- Peggy Beach
- Tom Carrigan
- Brenden Fetters
- Nathan Guerin
- Camille Morrissey
- Suzanne Prince
- Daniel Turner
- Lonnette Williams