Who We Are / History

The primary objectives of the Association shall be to encourage and promote the technical and legal quality of administration and of those engaged and interested in the field of Zoning Administration and Zoning Enforcement in the State of North Carolina; to aid in furthering public understanding and awareness in Zoning; and to speak as a representative of Zoning Administration and Zoning Enforcement in the State of North Carolina. To see that the private citizens and officials are more accurately informed as to reputable practices and interpretations of zoning problems involving the administration and enforcement of local Zoning Ordinances.

The intent of the Association shall always be to aid in the reputable and proper administration and enforcement of local Zoning Ordinances. The Association in the fulfillment of those purposes herein stated may affiliate with other Associations and Organizations.

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Our History

Realizing the need for an association for zoning officials, a small group of six persons mailed a letter of inquiry to all jurisdictions known to have zoning regulations following a meeting in Charlotte. Due to an overwhelming response, an organizational meeting was held on September 17, 1980. At this meeting, a temporary slate of officers was elected.

A subsequent meeting was held the following November during which organizational bylaws were drafted and names for the association were discussed.

On January 16, 1981, at a meeting held at the Institute of Government in Chapel Hill, the “North Carolina Association of Zoning Officials” was founded and its constitution adopted.

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NCAZO Past Presidents 

We would like to thank the below listed Past Presidents for their dedication and leadership.
(H) – Honorary Member