Residential Structures

Things to consider before applying for a building permit for your house.

1. Call Environmental Health (910-259-1233) to conduct a soil suitability test or find out if there has been a test conducted in the past. Additionally, you may call Environmental Health to confirm the existence and location of any septic tank, septic repair area, or septic lines.
2. Call the local utility providers to find out how your home may be serviced if not using a private well and septic system.
   • Pender County Utilities: 910-259-1570
   • Pluris: 1-888-758-7471
3. You will need a site plan that contains the following (Please see Section 3.11 of the UDO):
   • 1) Minimum scaled at 1” =60’, boundary of the entire tract to be developed
   • 2) Setbacks determined by zoning district and housing type
   • 3) Driveway location
   • 4) Existing accessory structures
   • 5) Location of water/septic services or confirmation of hook up to public provided service
   • 6) Any restrictions/easements located on the property including utilities, access, etc.
   • 7) The location and approximate boundaries of existing environmental features as defined
4. Call the Planning Department (910-259-1202) and the Permitting and Inspections Department (910-259-1201) to discuss your plans further.