City of Hickory, North Carolina
Contact Us:
- Brian Frazier, Planning Director
- 76 N Center St
Hickory, NC 28601 - Telephone Number: 828-323-7422
- Staff Directory
- Department Hours: 8:30AM to 5:00PM
In This Department:
- Land Use Planning
- Development Assistance Center
- Economic Development
- Community Development
- Redevelopment
- Vacant Building Inventory
- Brownfield Program
- Hickory Regional Planning Commission
- Brownfield Advisory Group
- Citizen Advisory Committee
- Community Appearance Commission
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Public Art Commission
Planning & Development
Planning and Development Department
The City of Hickory's Planning and Development Department is responsible for overseeing the physical development of the City of Hickory. The departments primary functions involve land use planning, development review, community development, redevelopment, and economic development.
The city has recently updated its Hickory by Choice Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code. The revised Land Development Code went into effect on February 1, 2011. See below for more information.
The department also staffs a number of boards and commissions which include the Hickory Regional Planning Commission, Community Appearance Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Public Art Commission, Citizen's Advisory Commission, Brownfield Advisory Group, and the Youth Council.
For more information about the department's functions or boards and commissions see the menu on the left hand side of the page.
Quick Reference Resources
| Zoning Use Table | Residential Setbacks and Lot Sizes |
| Access Hickory GIS | Commercial Setbacks and Lot Sizes |
Recent News
- 01/28/2011
Helpful hints to navigate Hickory, NC streets
Helpful hints to navigate Hickory, NC streets Sometimes the statement "You can't get there from here," is considered by some to be the best explanation of how to get around in the City of Hickory. W... - 01/24/2011
Hickory City Council accepts Hickory By Choice 2030, Land Development Code and new zoning map
HICKORY - Hickory City Council accepted Hickory By Choice 2030 (HBC 2030) during its January 18 meeting, as well as adopted the new Land Development Code (LDC), and zoning map. Hickory staff, HBC 20... - 01/24/2011
City of Hickory Releases FY 2011-2012 Application for Nonprofit Organizations to Request for CDBG Funds
The City of Hickory has released the FY 2011-2012 application for Nonprofit Organizations to Request Community Development Block Grant Funds. The City of Hickory will hold two neighborhood meetings ...
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76 North Center Street Hickory, NC 28601 | 828-323-7400
© 2011 City of Hickory. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility Statement | Photography by Milt Hawes and Pat Appleson