Planning Services Department

Location:  315 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC  28150
Mailing Address:  PO Box 207, Shelby, NC  28151
Phone: 704-484-6829           Fax:  704-484-6804

WHAT'S NEW...

The City of Shelby continues work on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to help shape Shelby's development plans for the future. Read the 1st quarter newsletter for more details ... Land_Use_Plan_1st_Quarter_Newsletter

The City of Shelby has begun work on their Wayfinding Plan. This plan will help direct visitors to Shelby's places of interest, and where to dine and shop. By July the City plans to have "trailblazer" signs up, which will provide directional help for the thousands of visitors expected

to attend the American Legion World Series.        

                                                                        Enjoy a round of "Disc Golf" or a                                                                        pleasant walk around PALMER PARK!

               OTHER HAPPENINGS...

Last year the City of Shelby was awarded the Preserve America designation,

for more information, visit Overview of Preserve America. 

City of Shelby awarded the Fit Community Designation  2007-2010

City of Shelby Receives $56,000 Fit Community Grant

 Pedestrian Planning Survey Results

Boards and Commission Updates

Carolina Ave. Suttle St. CDBG Update

 Recent Appearance Award Winners

HOW DO YOU MAKE A NOMINATION FOR THE COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL SHELBY APPEARANCE AWARD? Contact our Planning Services Department at 704-484-6829 or email your nomination to mary.byrnes@cityofshelby.com with the property address of your Commercial or Residential nomination. Your nomination will be presented at the next Shelby Appearance Commission meeting for consideration by the Commission.

WHAT DOES THE PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT DO?  The Planning Services Department handles a wide variety of long-range and day-to-day growth management, land use, zoning, and development review functions. Responsibilities include: coordinating the permit and subdivision review process; administering the Unified Development Ordinance and various adopted plans, providing support to the Planning & Zoning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, City Council and various council appointed committees regarding planning related issues; preparing a variety of plans and analysis tools to assist the City with planning initiatives. Code Enforcement is also part of our responsibilities, which include Nuisance Abatement and Junk Car issues.

Planning Services Department Staff and Contact Information