Advisory Boards

Historic Preservation Commission members pose for a picture
Historic Preservation Commissioners pose for a picture inside the historic Banks House (2022)

There are three boards that advise on planning, land and zoning in Wake County. Board members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Appointments are staggered, two-year terms. If you are interested in serving your community by volunteering for a board, please visit the volunteer page.

Planning Board

The Planning Board advises the county on planning and zoning matters. This board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. The board also reserves the third Wednesday of each month in case a second/special meeting is required. Meetings are held in Room 2700 of the Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St.

Meeting Information and Members

Board Clerks:

The Wake County Planning Board is scheduled to meet on the following dates:

  • June 7, 2023
  • July 5, 2023
  • August 2, 2023
  • September 6, 2023
  • October 4, 2023
  • November 1, 2023
  • December 6, 2023
     

Agendas and Minutes from past meetings

Current Members of the Planning Board:

  • Tom Wells, Chair
  • Brenna Booker-Rouse, Vice Chair
  • David Adams
  • Jason Barron
  • Amos Clark
  • Asa Fleming
  • Bill Jenkins
  • Daniel Kadis
  • Kamal Kolappa
  • Ted Van Dyk

 

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment hears and acts on appeals, variances and special uses in Wake County zoning cases. This board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in Room 2700 of the Wake County Justice Center, at 300 S. Salisbury St.

    Meeting Information and Members

    Board Clerks:

    The Wake County Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on the following dates:

    • May 9, 2023 - CANCELLED
    • June 13, 2023
    • July 11, 2023
    • August 8, 2023
    • September 12, 2023
    • October 10, 2023
    • November 14, 2023
    • December 12, 2023

    Agendas and Minutes from past meetings

    Current Members of the Board of Adjustment:

    • Brent McConkey, Chair
    • Jeffrey Goebel, Vice Chair
    • Brenda Buchanon
    • DeAnthony Collins
    • Dustin S. Engelken
    • Waheed Haq
    • Mark Spanioli
    • Britany Waddell
    • William Wingfield

    Historic Preservation Commission

    The Historic Preservation Commission promotes the preservation of important elements of local culture, history, architectural history and/or prehistory. Capital Area Preservation provides staff support to this board and the Wake County Preservation program. This board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2800 or 2700 of the Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St.

      Meeting Information and Members

      Board Clerk:

      Jeremy Bradham
      jbradham@cappresinc.org

      The Wake County Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled to meet on the following dates:

      • June 13, 2023 
      • July 11, 2023
      • August 8, 2023
      • September 12, 2023
      • October 10, 2023
      • November 14, 2023
      • December 12, 2023

      Agendas and Minutes from past meetings

      Current Members of the Historic Preservation Commission:

      • Ed Morris, Chair
      • Jeff Hastings, Vice-Chair
      • Stephanie Ashworth
      • Peggy Beach
      • Nora Cambier
      • Tom Carrigan
      • Brenden Fetters
      • Camille Morrissey
      • Suzanne Prince
      • Lee Tippett
      • Daniel Turner
      • Lonnette Williams