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Planning & Inspections
Mission
The Planning and Inspections Department's mission is to plan for growth and to protect the rights, health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Moore County through long-range planning and enforcement of all development-related ordinances.
- Annual Financial Report on Fees from Building Code Enforcement program FY2025
- Unified Development Ordinance
- 2025 Land Use Plan (PDF)
- Moore County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (PDF)
- Small Area A Plan (PDF)
- Red Cockaded Woodpecker - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Sandhills Region
- December 2025 Permits Issued Report (PDF)
- North Carolina Flood Risk Information System
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Homeowners Resources
Moore County Community Development Staff strive to provide Moore County residents with education and guidance in helping their families by providing a healthy, safe and energy efficient environment.
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Fee Schedule
Become familiar with fees associated with permitting and inspections.
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Forms & Applications
Download and view the relevant forms/applications for your permitting/inspection requirements.
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Ordinances
View Moore County's Unified Development Ordinance.
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Planning Board
The Planning Board acts as a review and advisory board to the Board of Commissioners on text amendments, rezonings, and planned development reviews.
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Fact Sheets
Overview of Zoning Districts and their permitted uses, special use permits, setback and conditional zoning requirements. Provides a quick link to the Moore County Unified Ordinances (UDO) for related topics.
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Planning & Inspections
Physical Address
1048 Carriage Oaks Drive
Carthage, NC 28327
Planning & Community Development
Phone - (910) 947-5010
Email - mcapplpl@moorecountync.gov
Central Permitting & Building Inspections
Phone - (910) 947-2221
Email - mcapplcp@moorecountync.govHours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pm
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Ruth Pedersen
Planning Director
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Charles Hill
Central Inspections Director