Planning & Inspections
UPDATED 5/19/2021 11:50 a.m.
The Town of Boone Planning and Inspections Department is now open to the public. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
NOTICE: The Town of Boone Downtown Planning Projects
The Town of Boone is currently engaged in the planning process on two downtown projects that will guide and inform development in what is commonly known as the Downtown area. The two projects include:
- Creation of two new B1 Downtown Zoning Districts to replace and expand the existing B1 Central Business District and
- Designation of a Downtown Boone Local Historic District
To learn more, please visit the Town of Downtown Planning Projects website at: www.townofboonedowntownplanningprojects.com
Here you will find the most recent updates on the project, draft maps, draft code language, answers to frequently asked questions, and a schedule of public input events. You may also provide feedback directly through the website by clicking on the ‘What’s Your View’ link on the home page.
Temporary Outdoor Dining Resources
Temporary Outdoor Dining Guidance (Revised 11/17/2020)
Town of Boone Encroachment Agreement for Temporary Outdoor Dining
Inspections. We ask that all property owners and contractors notify our Staff if anyone on site has an illness in order for special arrangements to be made for the requested inspection.
Development Related Meetings. Any meeting with applicants will be scheduled through the Planning and Inspections project manager for the case. Please call (828) 268-6960 for more information.
Board Meetings and Public Hearings. All board meetings and public hearings at this time are being held remotely via Webex, a video conferencing software. For information on how to participate in an upcoming meeting, please call the Planning and Inspections Department at 828-268-6960 for more information.
2021 Board Schedule (PDF-118 kb)
Mailing Address. Town of Boone Planning and Inspections Department, 680 West King Street, Suite C, Boone, North Carolina 28607
Applications/Forms
FEE SCHEDULE
Town of Boone Planning & Inspections Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2021*
BUILDING PERMIT-RELATED APPLICATIONS & FORMS
ABC Compliance Inspection Application
At-Risk Special Footing/Foundation/Slab Building Permit Application
Commercial & Multi-Family Building Permit Application
Demolition/Moving Permit Application
Equipment Change/New Building Permit
Manufactured Home in Park Permit Application
Renovation & Repair Small Project Work Building Permit Application
Single-Family & Two-Family (Use 1.06) Building Permit Application
Permanent Sign Permit Application
Temporary Construction Trailer Permit Application
Contractor License Check and Regulation Form
Exempt General Contractor License Check and Regulation Form (Project Cost Under $30,000.00)
ZONING PERMIT RELATED APPLICATIONS & FORMS
Commercial/Multi-Family Zoning Permit Application
Neighborhood Conservation District Residential Parking Registration Form
Pavement Sealant Permit Application
Qualifying Small Wireless Facility Zoning Permit Application
Single-Family &Two-Family (Use 1.06) Zoning Permit Application
Wireless Communication Facility Zoning Permit Application
Zoning Confirmation Application
Financial Responsibility Ownership Form
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS
Special Use Permit Application
Wireless Communication Facility Special Use Permit Application
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
General Use Zoning Map Amendment Application
Conditional District Zoning Map Amendment Application
Permit Application Report
Ordinances, Plans & Studies
Unified Development Ordinances
2006 Comprehensive Plan Update, Revised July 19, 2018 (PDF – 800kb)
Urban Forestry Management Plan (PDF – 1.51MB)
Urban Forestry Management Plan Appendices (PDF – 8.21MB)
West Downtown Alive Plan (PDF – 967 kb)
Wellness District Small Area Plan-August 2015 (PDF – 3419 KB)
2007 Smart Growth Audit (PDF – 3.5MB)
Draft Housing Analysis (PDF – 923kb)
Housing Analysis Final Presentation (PDF – 1.73MB)
Watauga County Comprehensive Transportation Plan
High Country Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Middle Fork Greenway Master Plan (Section 6 adopted by Boone Town Council on March 19, 2015)
b. well Section Plan of the Middle Fork Greenway
Zoning Map & Overlays
Zoning Map (PDF – 2.7MB)
Viewshed Protection Map (PDF – 1.8MB)
Additional Development Resources
2021 Board Schedule (PDF-118 kb)
Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure (Revised July 13, 2021)(PDF – 325kb)
Town of Boone Board of Adjustment Remote Meeting Guidance (PDF – 527kb)
Roadway & Sidewalk Program Handbook (PDF – 777kb)
Steep Slope Regulations Brochure (PDF – 2MB)
Helpful links
High Country Home Builders Association
The League of American Bicyclists
Federal Emergency Management Association
National Environmental Policy Act
North Carolina Permitting Personnel Association
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