WSSA Development Review and Approval Process

The City and County Water and Sewer Service Agreement (WSSA), adopted by City Council, became effective on July 1, 2007. All projects that connect to City water and sewer will now be required to comply with the City's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. 

City and County Water and Sewer Service Agreement
Water and Sewer Service Areas
Generalized Future Land Use Map
Growth Strategy Map

As a result of the revised agreement, the City has worked with the County to create a process that is effective and efficient. The process is divided into four steps: 1) Preliminary Review / Feasibility, 2) Rezoning, 3) Plan Review, and 4) Inspection.

Th preliminary review / feasibility process helps determine whether, and how, the site can be served with City water and sewer. This process also includes providing the applicant with information about the City's Comprehensive Plan, annexation timing, and whether a traffic impact study (TIS) will be required. In general, the process is similar to the feasibility studies done in the past with additional information.  

Preliminary Review / Feasibility Process Flow Chart
Application to Request a Feasibility

For more information, call Betty Garrett at 336-641-3394 or Beth Anne Aheron at 336-641-3645.

                      
2. Rezoning

Projects that will not be annexed into the City before being developed will move on to this step. The purpose of this process is to obtain the required City WSSA Zoning Review Certificate and proceed to the County for rezoning. During this process, the applicant also receives information about the contents of the city certificate and filing deadlines. In general, the process is similar to seeking a rezoning through the City and then through the County.

Rezoning Process Flow Chart
City WSSA Zoning Review Certificate Application
Filing Deadlines

For more information, call Loray Averett at 336-373-4764.


3. Plan Review