Land Use Planning

Land Use Plan

Adopted December 1, 2025

The Rowan County Land Use Plan is used to guide future development in the County's zoning jurisdiction. The plan's policy goals and general land use recommendations will serve as a basis for making decisions on future zoning map and development ordinance amendments.


Supplemental Plans


Long Ferry Road Corridor Study

Adopted December 4, 2023

This plan studied a three (3) mile section of Long Ferry Road between N. Salisbury Avenue (US 29) and Leonard Road to identify transportation needs and land use recommendations to accommodate future economic development along the corridor.

Long Ferry Study Cover Picture

Working Agricultural Lands Plan

Adopted February 20, 2023

This plan assesses opportunities and challenges within Rowan County’s agricultural economy and offers recommendations to ensure its vitality for future generations.

Working Agricultural Lands Plan Cover (PNG)

Archived Plans

Areas West of I-85 (PDF)
Adopted: April 20, 2009

Areas East of I-85 (PDF)
Adopted: January 17, 2012

Old Beatty  Ford Road / I-85 South Rowan (PDF)
Adopted: August 21, 2017