The Wilson City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 17, 2013, to approve the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), the first comprehensive rewrite of Wilson’s development regulations since the original Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 1961.

The UDO implements the 2030 Comprehensive Plan adopted in April 2010. The UDO clarifies and simplifies the regulations. It also streamlines the development approval process. The UDO is readable and functional and useable by citizens and developers alike.

• Interactive UDO Zoning Map

Unified Development Ordinance

• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 – Purpose & Applicability
• Chapter 2 – District Provisions
• Chapter 2 – Use Table
• Chapter 3 – Supplemental Use Standards
• Chapter 4 – General Provisions
• Chapter 5 – Building & Development Design Standards
• Chapter 6 – Infrastructure Standards
• Chapter 7 – Parks & Open Space
• Chapter 8 – Tree Protection, Landscaping & Buffers
• Chapter 9 – Parking & Driveways
• Chapter 10 – Lighting
• Chapter 11 – Signs
• Chapter 12 – Stormwater
• Chapter 13 – Nonconformities
• Chapter 14 – Administrative Agencies
• Chapter 15 – Administrative
• Chapter 16 – Violations & Penalties
• Chapter 17 – Definitions

File An Appeal

Any order, requirement, decision, or interpretation made by the office of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment. 

Click here to file an appeal.

Appeal Process & Timing

The application shall be submitted to Land Development by the first Tuesday of the month prior to the next meeting of the Planning and Design Review Board.

Fees

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