Welcome to the Planning, Zoning & Inspections Department

Coats Development Ordinance (CDO) ADOPTED 7/14/2022

This Ordinance, together with it's twenty-three articles and Technical Standards and Specifications Manual, supersedes the prior "Coats Zoning Ordinance," "Coats Subdivision Regulations," "Coats Watershed Protection Ordinance," and "Coats Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance."

The official copy of the Zoning Map can be found in the Subdivision Review Officer's office at Town Hall and in the Town Hall Council Chambers.  For convenience the zoning is found on Harnett County GIS webpage at https://gis.harnett.org/gisviewer/.

Zoning Permit and Building Permit

The Harnett County Inspection department provides building inspections services for the Town of Coats including -- the construction of buildings; the installation of facilities as plumbing systems, electrical systems, heating systems, the maintenance of buildings in a safe, sanitary and healthful condition, etc... 

Per the agreement between Coats and Harnett Co. Central Permitting, no building permit can be issued for any construction, repair, or improvement to any land or structure within the Town of Coats & surrounding ETJ unless a zoning permit has been issued or comparable approval has been given by the Town of Coats Planning & Zoning Department.  Zoning Permits can be filled out at Town Hall 25 E Main Street, or online by downloading the Zoning Permit on the town website and emailing to Town Manager at nholcomb@coatsnc.org.  

Visit the Harnett County Inspection Department web site for Construction Permit applications.