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CONTACT:

Department of Planning
& Department of Code Enforcement

Human Services Building
1834 Lakeside Dr.
Franklin, NC 28734
Planning(828) 349-2073
Code Enforcement (828) 349-2072

Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm


Monthly Meetings

On November 21st the Planning Board voted to move their regular meeting time to the 1st Thursday of the month 5pm.

All meetings are held at the A/B Room of the Human Services Building, located at 1830 Lakeside Drive.

Meetings begin at 5:00 pm. All members of the public are invited to attend.


Board Meeting Agenda

January 12, 2023


Board Meeting Minutes

March 2, 2023
January 12, 2023

Previous Years Meeting Minutes
found here


2019 Comprehensive Plan
Final as approved


 

Macon County • Planning Board Info & Meeting Minutes

Planning Section

Planning Board

Planning Board Mission Statement

To develop and advocate public policy and procedure to preserve the integrity of our mountain heritage, the beauty and tranquility of our communities, as well as our natural environment for the benefit of current populations as well as future generations while sustaining economic vitality and the social welfare of our citizens.

The Macon County Planning Board shall be governed by the North Carolina General Statutes having been established under Chapter 153A, Section 321 of said statues, and other general and specific state laws relating to planning in Macon County, as well by the Macon County Ordinance through which this Board was created, signed by the Macon County Board of Commissioners on March 27, 1972 and amended on January 5, 2004.

Monthly Meetings:

To request minutes from Planning Board Meetings, email Caleb Gibson, County Planner. cagibson@maconnc.org

General Powers and Duties:

  • Make studies of the County and surrounding areas.
  • Determine objectives to be sought in the development of the study area.
  • Prepare and adopt plans for achieving these objectives.
  • Develop and recommend policies, ordinances, administrative procedures, and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner.
  • Advise the Board of Commissioners concerning the use and amendment of means for carrying out plans.
  • Exercise any functions in the administration and enforcement of various means for carrying out plans that the Board of Commissioners may direct.
  • Perform any other related duties that the Board of Commissioners may direct.

Macon County Planning Board Members 2022

Jean Owen - Chairman
196 Woodcastle Ln, Franklin, NC 28734
O: 828-371-3258
jeanowen25@gmail.com
2nd Term Expires: 12/12/2025

Lee Walters - Vice Chairman
868 Otter Creek Rd, Topton, NC 28781
O: 828-321-0480
leewalters@hotmail.comcom
2nd Term Expires: 2/21/2026

Barry Breeden
32 Cowee School Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
O: 828-342-6714
barry.breeden@outlook.com
1st Term Expires: 11/8/2025
Ben Ledford
4675 Clarks Chapel Rd, Franklin NC 28734
M: 828 421-7331
ben@blalockmeat.com
1st Term Expires: 3/10/2026

Ben Laseter
55 E Main St,Franklin, NC 28734
O: 828-524-8116
blaseter@mainspringconserves.org
1st Term Expires: 11/8/2025

Mark Berry
PO Box 1533, Franklin, NC 28734
O: 828-371-2202
markberry1987@gmail.com
2nd Term Expires 12/12/2025

Luke Jakushev
370 Ferguson Rd, Franklin NC 28734
M: 828-371-7232
luke@wncdoma.com
2nd Term Expires: 4/9/2027


Justin Setser (TOF)
95 E Main St, Franklin NC 28734
M: 828-524-5216
jsetser@franklinnc.com



Michael Mathis (TOH)
PO Box 460, Highlands NC 28741
O: 828-526-2118 Ext 1103
michael.mathis@highlandsnc.org



Mark Kimsey
1296 E. Main St, Franklin, NC 28734
M: 828-421-3369
marty@martykimsey.com
1st Term Expires: 4/9/2027


Larry Lackey
284 Coweeta Lake Circle, Otto, NC 28763
O:(828)524-9185
allackey@dnet.net
1st Term Expires: 2/21/2026
     
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