Planning & Community Development

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The Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan was adopted on November 3, 2025 and certified as a CAMA Land Use Plan on December 8, 2025. 

To review the new plan, Click Here!

Click here to see the Imagine Pender 2050 Future Land Use Map. Additional information about the Future Land Use Categories can be found in Chapter 3 of the comprehensive plan.

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🌱 Now Available: Preferred Development Guide 🌱

 

We’re excited to announce the release of Growing Green: Pender County’s Preferred Development Guide, a new resource that explores how thoughtful planning and development can protect natural resources, support wildlife habitat, and strengthen community resilience—while still accommodating growth.

 

This guide offers practical strategies and ideas for local officials, developers, landowners, and community members who care about balancing economic development with environmental stewardship. CLICK HERE TO READ THE GUIDE!

Preferred Development Guide Cover Page

📄 Printed copies are also available at the Pender County Planning Office, located at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425.


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