The Planning Department provides services and staffing to a number of different constituencies within the community. These constituencies include:

• City Council and its members
• Planning and Zoning Board
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Board of Adjustment
• Appearance Commission
• Residents, businesses, and property owners

Within these services, the Department assists property owners, residents, businesses, and development interests
in interpreting the town's regulations and requirements for land use in this community related to:

enforcement of ordinances, regulations, and requirements relating to land use and site planning to ensure environmental protection, preserve community character, and promote best development practices as were intended by their creation

administration of the process for changes in a parcel's zoning

government of all divisions of property, as well as requirements for their design and service, under the town's subdivision code

maintainenance of the town's GIS program and all official town maps

administistration of property maintenance requirements to ensure that existing land, buildings, and structures are maintained
at a minimum level, thereby guaranteeing the value of the improvement is preserved, and the surrounding neighborhood character is protected.

Building Inspections

All building permits and inspections for the Town of Smithfield are processed by the county.
Contact Johnston County Building Inspections for more information.