Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certified Zoning Official (CZO) program is designed to equip professionals with the administrative skills necessary for reviewing plans, inspecting sites, enforcing ordinances, and providing service to customers. Special attention is given to the enforcement of ordinances in the field.

Certification Requirements

To become a Certified Zoning Official, applicants must:

• Complete the Planning and Development Regulation course
• Correctly answer at least 70 percent of the questions on the CZO exam
• Become a member of the North Carolina Association of Zoning Officials (NCAZO)
• Meet the minimum experience standard set forth by the NCAZO

Required Courses

• Planning and Development Regulation

Certification Maintenance

Certified Zoning Officials must complete a minimum of eight hours of class time every two years, of which a minimum of one hour each should be on ethics.

Program Details

The CZO certification program examination will be based on the skills and knowledge acquired through the Planning and Development Regulation course. The program is designed to provide professionals with the necessary skills to excel in their roles as zoning officials.

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