Detailed Summary

For those planning to develop in Holly Springs, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the requirements before submitting your application. Each application type must be submitted separately, and all land development submittals—including preliminary, special study, and construction—are due by noon on Fridays for review the following week. Make sure to review the digital submittal guidelines and include a Certification of Plan Submittal with each submission, except for the initial preliminary application. If you're seeking building permits or need to schedule inspections, you can find all necessary forms and information on our Permits & Inspections page. This includes review schedules for various administrative and council-related processes, as well as fee schedules for the upcoming fiscal year. Understanding these schedules and fees will help streamline your development projects and ensure compliance with town regulations. Additionally, if your project involves stormwater management, engineering studies, or working within town rights-of-way, there are specific forms and applications you’ll need to complete. Be sure to check the relevant links for detailed instructions on each type of permit or application. If you have any questions, our Development Services team is here to assist you through the process.

Forms, Review Schedules & Fee Sheets

Planning to develop in Holly Springs?

Before submitting a development application, please review the general
inquiry and sketch plan meeting
requirements.

Each application type should be submitted separately.

Land development (preliminary, special study, construction) submittals are due
by Noon on Friday to be routed for review the following week. For a successful
submittal, please review the digital submittal
guidelines.

Every Land Development submittal should include a Certification of Plan
Submittal.

For building permits and inspections forms:

Please visit our Permits & Inspections
page.

Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Workbook (July 1, 2025 - June 30,
2026)

Preliminary Development Applications

Certification of Plan Submittal
Include with each submittal except for the initial preliminary submittal
Rezoning / Comprehensive Plan Amendment / UDO Amendment Packet
- General Use and Conditional Zoning District (CD)
Development Petition Packet
- Development Plan, Major Subdivision, Minor amendment, Major amendment
- FOG (Fats, Oil, Grease) Survey
- Industrial Waste Survey - Long Form
- Industrial Waste Survey - Short Form
Neighborhood Meeting Information
- Neighborhood Meeting Notice Template
Special Use Permit
Variance of Development Standards / Administrative Adjustment Petition Packet
Administrator Appeal Petition Packet
Land Use Advisory Committee Request and Communication Packet
Voluntary Annexation Packet
Zoning Vested Rights Packet
Zoning Verification Request

Archived Petition Packets:
Please contact a Development Services team member for guidance

Water

Sewer

Reclaimed Water

A BlowOff Permit is applied for directly in the
Portal.

Follow the BlowOff Permit
Instructions for a
successful submittal.

Blowoff permits must be scheduled directly with a Town Development Inspector.
Staff must be present to open and close the Town valve.
Development Services requires a 24-hour notice for processing a BlowOff Permit request.
Encroachment Forms

For work performed in Town rights-of-way, please upload the following
application to the Portal.

Encroachment Agreement for work in Town Rights-of-Way

For work performed in NCDOT rights-of-way, email your signed application and
any supporting documentation to
DSIntake@hollyspringsnc.gov.