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Planning Board

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Short Summary
The Planning Board, consisting of volunteers appointed by the Mayor, meets monthly to address land use and development issues in Apex. Public participation is encouraged during hearings, and detailed agendas and meeting minutes are available for public review.
Detailed Summary
The Planning Board for the Town of Apex is composed of volunteers appointed by the Mayor, with meetings held monthly on the second Monday at 4:30 PM in the Town Hall Council Chamber. The board focuses on land use and development issues, providing a platform for public input during specific items that require public hearings. Residents can subscribe to an email distribution list to receive notifications about upcoming public hearings and related meetings. Agendas for the Planning Board meetings are made available by the Wednesday prior to each meeting, and minutes from past meetings can be requested for review. The board's annual meeting schedule is established in advance, with the most recent schedule adopted for the year 2026. Meetings are accessible to the public through live streaming on the town’s YouTube channel, where recordings are also archived. The Planning Board consists of ten voting members and one non-voting youth representative, with appointments typically lasting two years. Interested individuals can inquire about serving on the board by contacting the Office of the Town Clerk. The board operates under established rules of procedure to ensure effective governance and community engagement.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is comprised of volunteers appointed by the Mayor and meets
monthly to discuss matters related to land use and development. Meetings are
held on the 2nd Monday of each month, beginning at 4:30 pm, in the Town Hall
Council Chamber located on the 2nd floor at 73 Hunter Street.

Receive Public Hearings Notifications

Some items brought before the Planning Board require public hearings, during
which members of the general public can voice their opinion related to that
item.

Subscribe to our email distribution
list and receive a monthly
notification of public hearings scheduled to be held by the Planning Board and
Town Council.

Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board agendas are available by the Wednesday prior to each meeting.
Email Jeri Pederson for assistance
regarding agendas and minutes for Planning Board meetings.

December 8, 2025, Planning Board Agenda
(PDF)

Annual Meeting Schedule

On November 10, 2025, the Planning Board for the Town of Apex unanimously
adopted their meeting schedule for calendar year 2026.
Calendar Year 2026 - Town of Apex Planning Board Meeting
Schedule

Watch Online

Meetings can be viewed live on the
town’s YouTube channel. All recorded meetings are saved to the playlist found
here.

2025 Meeting Minutes

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2024 Meeting Minutes

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2023 Meeting Minutes

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Members

The Apex Planning Board shall consist of ten (10) voting members and one (1)
non-voting youth member as defined by the Resident Advisory Board
Administrative Policy. All members shall be recommended by the Mayor and
appointed by the Town Council with the exception of the ETJ member which shall
be appointed by the Wake County Board of County Commissioners. Members shall
be appointed for two-year terms, except the non-voting youth representative
which shall be appointed for a term of one-year.

*Pursuant to the Town's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), the Chair and Vice-Chair positions are annual appointments and do not coincide with the member's term.

You can contact all Planning Board members via an email to the
group.

Rules of Procedure

The Planning Board operates according to its adopted Rules of
Procedure.

How to Serve

If you’re interested in serving on the Planning Board, please contact the
Office of the Town Clerk for more
information.