A permit is required for all new construction.  Typical turnaround time for a zoning permit is forty-eight (48) hours depending on the date the permit is received.

The Town does not issue building permits, this is handled by Union County, however a zoning permit with the Town must be obtained in order to receive a building permit.  All inquiries regarding what is needed to obtain a Building Permit from Union County should be directed to the Building Code Enforcement Division at 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC or by calling the following numbers: (704) 292-2582.

Permits and Applications

• Zoning Permit (fill it out and submit online)– includes new homes and structures, additions, accessory structures, and upfits
• Zoning Permit (form to be printed) 
• Permanent Sign Permit
• Temporary Sign Permit
• Temporary Structure Permit – Sales Offices, Construction Trailers and Mobile Homes
• Conditional Use Permit
• Temporary Use Permit - Events

 Subdivision Applications

•  Conservation Subdivision - Pre sketch Conference Application        
• Subdivision Sketch Plan Application                           
• Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application
• Subdivision Final Plat Application
• Modification from Subdivision Ordinance Application

Board of Adjustment Applications

• Appeal of Zoning Decision Application
• Zoning Variance Application

Rezoning Applications

• Conditional Zoning Application