Envision Pitt County 2045 Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Planning a Sustainable and Connected Future for Pitt County

Serving as the County’s long-range roadmap for growth, redevelopment, and community improvement over the next two decades. It establishes a shared vision for responsible development, environmental stewardship, and strategic investment that supports a thriving, well-balanced Pitt County.
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  1. Background
  2. Land Use Map

Shaping Pitt County’s Future Together

Created through an extensive community-driven process, the Envision Pitt County 2045 Comprehensive Land Use Plan reflects the voices of residents, stakeholders, elected officials, and advisory boards. Public meetings were held across the County in 2022 at D.H. Conley, Ayden-Grifton, Farmville Central, and North Pitt High Schools, as well as at the Community Schools and Recreation Building at Alice Keene District Park. A dedicated project website provided ongoing updates, and a bilingual community survey, allowed residents to share feedback both online and in print.

Envision Pitt County 2045 builds upon the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan adopted in 2011. North Carolina law requires that all zoning map amendments (rezonings) align with an adopted land use plan and that local governments maintain an up-to-date plan to enforce zoning regulations. Regular updates every five to ten years ensure the plan continues to reflect the County’s evolving vision and development priorities.

The plan focuses on key community priorities including managing growth, encouraging investment north of the Tar River, protecting farmland, reducing flood risks, improving transportation networks, and expanding access to affordable housing.

Goals and Policy Recommendations

The plan outlines goals and policy recommendations in seven core areas to guide coordinated decision-making and investment by the County and its partners:

  • Land Use and Development
  • Housing
  • Economic Development
  • Cultural Assets and Agriculture
  • Parks and Community Health
  • Transportation
  • Natural Environment