The Planning Department is composed of a staff (see organization chart [pdf/396kb/1p]) with expertise in land use planning, transportation planning, economic development, historic preservation, neighborhood revitalization, environmental protection, and other issues affecting the growth of our community. Staff provides the data, information, and professional recommendations regarding land use issues and other planning policy questions to the Planning Board and elected boards to help them make informed recommendations and decisions. The department accomplishes this work in four multidisciplinary areas: Comprehensive and Urban Design Planning; Community Character; Land Use Administration; and GIS/Mapping.
Read more about us and the work areas.
Administration
Paul Norby, FAICP, Director, 336-747-7061
Margaret Bessette, AICP, Assistant Director, Planning, 336-747-7058
Angie Plummer, Graphics Coordinator, 336-747-7044
Tarra Jolly, Senior Administrative Assistant, 336-747-7053
Shelly Stewart, Administrative Secretary, 336-747-7040
Comprehensive Planning and Design
(Area plans, Legacy 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Redevelopment Plans, Special Design, Public Outreach)
Kirk Ericson, AICP, Principal Planner, 336-747-7045
Marco Andrade, Project Planner, 336-747-7057
Kelly Bennett, AICP, Project Planner, 336-747-7062
Walter Farabee, Project Planner, 336-747-7059
Steve Smotherman, AICP, Project Planner, 336-747-7066
Tiffany White, Planner, 336-747-7060
Community Character
(Historic Preservation, Community Appearance, Subdivision, Site Plans, Front Counter)
David Reed, AICP, Principal Planner, 336-747-7043
Amy Crum, Project Planner, 336-747-7051
Michelle McCullough, Project Planner, 336-747-7063
April Johnson, Project Planner, 336-747-7054
Robert Solomon, Plan Review Coordinator, 336-747-7064
Land Use Administration
(Zoning, Special Use Permits, Zoning Enforcement, Permit Office)
Aaron King, Land Use Coordinator, 336-747-7068
Gary Roberts Jr., AICP, Project Planner, 336-747-7069
Bryan Wilson, Planner, 336-747-7042
GIS/Mapping
Lynn Ruscher, AICP, GISP, Principal Planner, 336-747-7056
Kevin Edwards, Project Planner, 336-747-7052
Kaylen A. Francis, Project Planner, 336-747-7046
Revised: 7/19/2017