Planning, Zoning and Inspections

PLEASE NOTE: As of October 2019, the Inspections Department ceased issuing any NEW Building, Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing permits. Permits must now be obtained through Johnston County Building and Inspections Department. Permits obtained PRIOR to October 2019 may still be called in for inspection with the Town of Benson. 

Planning and Zoning Forms and Applications

  1. Appeal of Admin Decision
  2. Food Truck Application
  3. Neighborhood Meeting Information
  4. Preliminary Plat Application
  5. Procedure for Preliminary Plat Review
  6. Quasi-Judicial Hearing
  7. Rezoning Application
  8. Special Use Application
  9. Site Plan Application
  10. Variance Application

Plans and Policies 

  1. Benson Comprehensvie Land Use Plan (Adopted 3-9-10)
  2. Benson Parking Study (10-24-18)
  3. Benson CTP - Report - Draft
  4. Future Land Use Map
  5. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
  6. UDO - 2020 Revisions II

Permits

  1. Appendix B Building Code Summary
  2. Building Permit Application
  3. Electrical Permit Application
  4. General Contractor Change Form
  5. Itinerant Merchant Application
  6. Mechanical Permit Application
  7. Plumbing Permit Application
  8. Subcontractor Change Form
  9. When Do You Need A Permit
  10. Zoning Permit

Supplemental Documents

  1. Benson Zoning Map - January 2021
  2. Affidavit of Workers Compensation Coverage
  3. Appointment Designated Lien Agent
  4. Conditional Utility Request
  5. Load Management Installation
  6. Owner Exemption Affidavit

Pay For Permit(s) Here

Follow this link: https://ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/tbnu to pay for your permit(s). Please make sure you get your permit number and put that in the reference section of the payment so we know what permit is being paid.

Fee Schedule 2020-2021