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@wakegov.com - Josh McClellan
josh.mcclellan@wakegov.com
The Wake County Planning Board is scheduled to meet on the following dates:
- February 1, 2023 – Land Use Committee meeting only
- March 1, 2023
- April 5, 2023
- May 3, 2023
- June 7, 2023
- July 5, 2023
- August 2, 2023
- September 6, 2023
- October 4, 2023
- November 1, 2023
- December 6, 2023
Agendas and Minutes from past meetings
Current Members of the Planning Board:
- Asa Fleming, Chair
- Tom Wells, Vice Chair
- David Adams
- Jason Barron
- Brenna Booker-Rouse
- Amos Clark
- Bill Jenkins
- Daniel Kadis
- Kamal Kolappa
- 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@wakegov.com - Josh McClellan
josh.mcclellan@wakegov.com
The Wake County Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on the following dates:
- February 14, 2023
- AGENDA
- March 14, 2023
- April 11, 2023
- May 9, 2023
- June 13, 2023
- July 11, 2023
- August 8, 2023
- September 12, 2023
- October 10, 2023
- November 14, 2023
- December 12, 2023
Agendas and Minutes from past meetings
Current Members of the Board of Adjustment:
- Brent McConkey, Chair
- Jeffrey Goebel, Vice Chair
- Brenda Buchanon
- DeAnthony Collins
- Dustin S. Engelken
- Waheed Haq
- Mark Spanioli
- Britany Waddell
- 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:
- January 10, 2023 - CANCELED
- February 7, 2023
- March 7, 2023
- April 11, 2023
- May 9, 2023
- June 13, 2023
- July 11, 2023
- August 8, 2023
- September 12, 2023
- October 10, 2023
- November 14, 2023
- December 12, 2023
Agendas and Minutes from past meetings
Current Members of the Historic Preservation Commission:
- Ed Morris, Chair
- Jeff Hastings, Vice-Chair
- Stephanie Ashworth
- Peggy Beach
- Nora Cambier
- Tom Carrigan
- Brenden Fetters
- Camille Morrissey
- Suzanne Prince
- Lee Tippett
- Daniel Turner
- Lonnette Williams