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	Annexation The process for bringing land into the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro through the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council includes the submission of an annexation petition. A petition for annexation would be considered at the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
	Easement Release The process for removing a public easement from your property goes through the Technical Review Committee and requires the submission of an application and application fee to be processed and scheduled for the next available Technical Review Committee meeting.
	Final and Exempt Plats The Final or Exempt Plat review process starts with the uploading of a single pdf that includes the plat, Plat Cover Sheet, and copy of the Technical Review Committee-approved Preliminary Plan, if appropriate, into the online Plan Review & Tracking system. Review status can be checked using the Plan Review & Tracking system. Payment of the review fee (mailed or paid in person) is required before the plat will be released for review. Use of the Final/Exempt Plat Checklist is encouraged. If a Home Owners Association (HOA) is also created, include the annotated HOA Documents Checklist when submitting the covenants for review.
	Landscaping / Tree Conservation Plans Landscaping plans can be done as part of Site Plan Review or separately, but must be done prior to the installation of plant material. If done separately from Site Plan Review, there is an additional review fee. The Planning Department's Urban Forestry staff reviews and inspects development sites during and after construction to ensure they are and remain in compliance with the tree conservation ordinance and landscaping ordinance.
	Local Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness The process for obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness through the Historic Preservation Commission includes the submission of an application to determine whether the request meets guidelines. Learn more about meeting dates, filing deadlines and the creation of Historic Preservation Commission meeting agendas.
	Rezoning The process for changing the zoning classification of property within Greensboro through the Planning and Zoning Commission (and in certain instance, City Council) includes the submission of an application and application fee to be processed and scheduled for the next available meeting. Learn more about filing deadlines for the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, meeting agendas and minutes, and Staff Reports.
	Sign Permit / Development Services Office The process for obtaining a permit to place a sign on your property within Greensboro city limits includes the submission of an application and application fee.
	Site Plan or Preliminary Plat Approval / Development Services Office The Technical Review Committee (TRC) handles site plans, preliminary subdivision plans, sketch plans, pre-development meetings, modifications, and other related issues. Submit plans through the Plan Review & Tracking system, using this standard cover sheet. Use the TRC Design Review Checklist for help in ensuring the completeness of your TRC submittals. Track the progress of plans through the Plan Review & Tracking system.
	Street Names & Addresses (new and changes) The process for requesting the City either assign or change the name of a public street through the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council includes the submission of an application and application fee to be processed and scheduled for the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Also, learn more about how your address gets assigned or why it may need to be changed.
	Street or Alley Closings The process for requesting the City permanently remove a public street or an alley is handled by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, and requires the submission of an application and application fee to be processed and scheduled for the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
	Variance, Appeal or Special Exception and Special Use Permit The process for obtaining a variance from a zoning standard, appealing a Zoning Administrator / Enforcement Officer decision, or requesting a special exception for property within the City goes through the Board of Adjustment. Special Use Permits are also reviewed by the Board of Adjustment following submission of a special use permit application and fee. Submit either a Variance Application, Special Exception Application or an Application for an Appeal of an Interpretation.