Planning Board

The Town of Valdese Planning Board serves as an advisory board to the Valdese Town Council. The 7 member board is appointed by Valdese Town Council and members serve 4 year terms. 

The Planning Board reviews amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, preliminary and final subdivision plats, rezoning applications and considers other development issues that affect the town. Planning Board members also serve as the town’s Board of Adjustment for any variance cases that may arise. The Planning Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 4pm in the office of the Planning Director located at Town Hall - 102 Massel Ave SW. 

For more information, please contact Planning Director, Larry Johnson at 828-879-2124 or via email at [email protected] 


**Planning Board will not be meeting in June 2023. 


Planning Board/Board of Adjustments Members:

Roy Sweezy, Chair

Scott Watts, Vice-Chair

Carlton Caruso

Paul Mears

Elizabeth Braswell

Barry Zimmerman, Alternate

Cindy Stephens, Alternate 

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