City of Hickory, North Carolina
Contact Us:
- Brian Frazier, Planning Director
- 76 N Center St
Hickory, NC 28601 - Telephone Number: 828-323-7422
- Staff Directory
- Department Hours: 8:30AM to 5:00PM
In This Department:
- Land Use Planning
- Development Assistance Center
- Economic Development
- Community Development
- Redevelopment
- Hickory by Choice 2030
- Brownfield Program
- Hickory Regional Planning Commission
- Brownfield Advisory Group
- Citizen Advisory Committee
- Community Appearance Commission
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Public Art Commission
Planning & Development
Hickory by Choice 2030 Project
The City of Hickory is in the middle of updating the Hickory by Choice: Future Land Use and Transportation Plan. The plan, which was originally adopted in 1999, will be updated and revised to address current and anticipated challenges in the future development of Hickory.
The Hickory City Council has selected Studio Cascade of Spokane Washington to serve as the consultant for the update project. Studio Cascade has developed a project webapge which contains meeting dates, project information, and background materials. Click here to view the Hickory By Choice 2030 webpage. For more information contact the planning department at 323-7422.
Planning and Development Department
The City of Hickory's Planning and Development Department is responsible for overseeing the physical development of the City of Hickory. The departments primary functions involve land use planning, development review, community development, redevelopment, and economic development.
The department also staffs a number of boards and commissions which include the Hickory Regional Planning Commission, Community Appearance Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Public Art Commission, Citizen's Advisory Commission, Brownfield Advisory Group, and the Youth Council.
For more information about the department's functions or boards and commissions see the menu on the left hand side of the page.
Quick Reference Resources
| Zoning Use Table | Residential Setbacks and Lot Sizes |
| Access Hickory GIS | Commercial Setbacks and Lot Sizes |
Recent News
- 09/01/2010
Hickory residents encouraged to attend important planning workshop on October 4
HICKORY - Community workshops and City Council advisory boards and committees have been working for more than a year with planning consultants on Hickory By Choice 2030. The current Hickory By Choic... - 07/20/2010
Citizens Guide to City Services
This booklet contains information about City of Hickory departments and services. Unless otherwise noted, office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. - 05/17/2010
Consolidated Plan Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNUAL ACTION PLAN for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and HOUSING in the CITY OF HICKORY April 6, 2010, 7:00 pm Julian G. Whitener Municipal Building - City Council Chambers 76 North...
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Related Pages
- Vacant Building Inventory
- Vacant Building Revitalization Grant Information and Application
- Community Appearance Grant Application
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76 North Center Street Hickory, NC 28601 | 828-323-7400
© 2010 City of Hickory. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility Statement | Photography by Milt Hawes and Pat Appleson