Active Development

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The Planning Department's Development Activity Report Dashboard is accessible via the link here:

If you do not see what you are looking for in the report's data and corresponding web pages, please contact: Planning@townofchapelhill.org

The map and report track the following stages of a development project:

Concept Plan
Formal Development Application
Staff Review
Planning Commission Recommendation and Council Action
Final Plans

Development Review Process with Council Action

Step 1: Concept Plan

Step 2: Formal Development Application

Step 3: Staff Review

Step 4: Planning Commission Recommendation and Council Action

Step 5: Final Plans

Building Permits

Final Plans review concludes with the issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit, which is considered full zoning approval. The applicant can then obtain building permits from the Building and Development Services Department. In some cases, demolition permits may be issued in advance of a building permit. Construction in the public right-of-way also requires permits from Chapel Hill Public Works.