Character Area

This layer delineates Community Character areas as developed in the 2022 - 2042 Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan adopted 10/20/2022. Community Areas represent specific geographic locales that have unique, recognizable characteristics that are different from adjacent areas. Distinctions are based on the form, pattern and intensity of land development. Comprehensive Plan (2022 - 2042) The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to guide the intensity, location and timing of development and to ensure compatibility with existing uses, infrastructure and economic trends while protecting natural and cultural resources. Forsyth County's Comprehensive Plan serves as a policy guide as decisions are made in relation to growth and land use change. The plan addresses critical issues and opportunities through the incorporation of a shared vision for the community's future. Please see the Forsyth County website for a complete copy of the plan as well as a .PDF of the Community Character Maps For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [e-mail]