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Development Services

  • Plan Review Fee Schedule Design fees only  |  Full Fee Schedule
  • Design and Construction Technical Standards
  • Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water Utility Construction in Johnston County, Wilson's Mills, and Archer Lodge
  • Erosion and Sediment Control in Johnston County, Benson, Wilson's Mills, Archer Lodge, Pine Level, and Clayton (Residential Construction and Sediment Erosion Control)
  • Stormwater at your Home
  • 401 and 404 Permitting Certification
  • Plat Approval Policy
  • Riparian Buffer Rule Requirements
    • JC Buffer Ordinance
    • Understanding Riparian Buffer Rules
    • Buffer Determination Request Form
    • Contact Jessica Batten, E.I. in the Public Utilities Office for stream determinations
      (County jurisdiction only)

 

Requirement for all Recorded Plats

All plats to be recorded need to have the following notes:  
Certificate of Approval by Johnston County

Related Links

  • Design and Construction Technical Standards
  • Construction Standard Individual Detail Drawings
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Page last updated:  May 20, 2025

Physical Address:

Land Use Center
309 E. Market Street
Smithfield, NC 27577



Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2263
Smithfield, NC 27577



E-Mail:

publicutilities@johnstonnc.gov

Main Phone Number:

919-989-5075


Pay by Phone:

844-845-2151


After Hours Emergency:

919-934-9411


Business FAX:

919-934-0256


Engineering FAX:

919-934-7174


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