New Bern, NC

Jeff Ruggieri Director of Development Services
Overgrown lot? Trash & debris left behind? Report it! For properties within city limits, call Nancy Johnston at (252)639-2944.

About Us 
Welcome to the City of New Bern's Department of Development Services. Our offices are located at 303 First Street.  Our primary focus is providing assistance to the community in developing plans, ordinances, implementing projects, and administering codes that produce orderly growth while maintaining community character and New Bern’s small town charm.

In response to COVID-19, the City is taking proactive measures to protect the health and well-being of our citizens and staff.  Effective 3/16/20, all City offices will be closed to the public until further notice.
At the Development Services offices a table has been placed in the foyer area  where all permits, plans and application packets can be dropped off along with payments (check only, no cash).   

Please note the following meetings have been cancelled:
4/7/2020 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
4/15/2020 Historic Preservation Meeting 

Check out our Surplus City of New Bern Property website.

Citizen volunteers are important to this Department’s mission. Our staff provides support to four citizen boards: Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Greater Duffyfield Residents Council. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions and comments, please contact Development Services.