Development in Alamance County
The Planning Department provides review coordination for site plans covered by our enforced ordinances. If you have a question about what ordinances apply to your project or what requirements we may have for your project, please contact our office.
This page provides information, applications, and resources for residential, commercial, and specialized development projects within Alamance County’s planning jurisdiction. Users can access forms, ordinance standards, review procedures, and guidance related to subdivisions, watershed and floodplain development, industrial uses, telecommunication towers, temporary residences, variances, appeals, and other land use matters.
Commercial development in the county is required to go through the Technical Review Committee process for approval.
Jordan Lake Rules
Alamance County is a member of the Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership. The group provides educational materials, activities, and reporting assistance across the Triad.
Here are some links to find out more about water quality:
Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership
The Planning Department is also certified by the State of North Carolina to provide stream location and classification assessments for properties within our jurisdiction. Please contact our offices for additional information or to request an assessment.
Alamance County adopted an update to the Alamance County Land Development Plan in November 2020. This plan serves as a guide to help our community make land use decisions and to provide for the orderly growth and development of the County.