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Polk County NC Economic Development
Community Development

Community Development
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722

Building Inspections
Phone: (828) 894-3739
Fax: (828) 894-2913

Planning & Zoning

Phone: (828) 894-2732
Fax: (828) 894-2913

Community Development

Planning & Zoning Documents

ZONING APPLICATION - This application should be completed and submitted to the Zoning Department for approval when changing the use of a particular piece of property not located within city limits. This includes all new construction, renovations, additions to buildings, a sign, or other physical alterations to the property.

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ADDRESSING/911 APPLICATION - This application should be completed and turned into the Community Development Office anytime a structure is to be built or moved onto a piece of property.

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SUBDIVISION APPLICATION - This application is to be completed and submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department anytime property is to be divided into three or more lots. Minor subdivisions are three to eight lots. Major subdivisions are nine lots or more.

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SUBDIVISION ROAD APPLICATION - This application is to be completed and submitted with any subdivision application or where roads with three or more lots are being built.

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PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE - view this document for our Planning Board meeting dates.

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APPLICATION FORM (APPEAL, VARIANCE OR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) - This application should be completed and submitted to the Zoning Department when a zoning application is not approved and the property owner wishes to appeal the decision to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. ***

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ORDINANCES - These documents contain Polk County ordinances. Please check with the Planning Office for the most updated version.

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LAND USE PLAN - Adopted by the Polk County Board of Commissioners October 4, 2004.

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DRAFT ORDINANCE - Flood Plain Ordinance Draft (Proposed Adoption Date September 3, 2008)

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County Offices - 40 Courthouse St., Columbus, NC 28722
County Manager's Office : (828) 894 3301