Zoning Department

• Can I change my property's zoning?

• What is the difference between a Building Permit and a Zoning Permit?

• Where do I get a zoning permit?

• What do I include in my application for permit?

• How long is my permit good for?

• Do I need a permit to build a sign?

• How much does a zoning permit cost?

• Oakboro Planning Board - Rules of Procedure
• Zoning Board of Adjustment - Rules of Procedure
• Zoning Ordinances
• Subdivision Ordinances

1) Can I change my property’s zoning?

Requests for zoning changes must be made on a form provided by the Town of Oakboro. The application must be submitted in completed form together with a sketch of where the property is located, including lot size, etc. After the Planning and Zoning Board review, a recommendation will be made to the Town of Oakboro Commissioners for consideration.

If the application is approved, the Commissioners will after due publication of the zoning changes, conduct a Public Hearing during their regularly scheduled meeting shown in the columns below.

2) What is the difference between a Building Permit and a Zoning Permit?

A zoning permit is issued by the Town of Oakboro’s Zoning Enforcement Officer and ensures that any new structure or an alteration to an existing structure meets the Town’s setback requirements. It also guarantees that the new structure or alteration is allowable under the regulations for the zoning district. A building permit is issued by Stanly County and allows for a building, sign, or other structure to be erected, moved, extended, enlarged, or structurally altered. Both zoning and building permits must be issued before work can begin. The Town’s zoning permit is a prerequisite to the County’s building permit.

3) Where do I get a zoning permit?

Zoning permits are available at the Oakboro Town Hall located at 109 North Main Street. The Zoning Officer is currently available from 9am-12pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

4) What do I include in my application for permit?

Each application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by plot plans in duplicate showing:
· The actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon;
· The size of the building to be erected;
· The location of the building on the lot;
· The location of existing structures on the lot, if any;
· The number of dwelling units the building is designed to accommodate;
· The approximate setback lines of buildings on adjoining lots; and
· The intended use of the property.

5) How long is my permit good for?

Any zoning permit issued will be cancelled after a six-month period if no work has begun. Likewise, if the work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year, the permit will have expired requiring the issue of a new permit.

6) Do I need a permit to build a sign?

The purpose of sign regulations is to 1) encourage and permit signs that promote the public health; 2) are compatible with and supportive of the requirements for traffic safety; and 3) are consistent with the visual quality and the historic and scenic character of Oakboro. Permits are not required on the following types of signs: