Community Development

Community Development Wordle

The Community Development Department is responsible for comprehensive plan-related projects and administering the various regulations in the town code relating to land use, including the subdivision regulations and zoning regulations.

The Department interprets these regulations, inspects the property, and follows up on citizen concerns.

The Department also serves as staff to the Zoning & Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment. In addition, the Department is responsible for the Town's Geographic Information System (GIS) and mapping services.

Planning activities include implementing the Town of Lake Lure's 2007-2027 Comprehensive Plan and guiding the facilitation planning process behind the Town Center Master Plan.

Zoning administration includes issuing certificates of zoning compliance, residential vacation rental permits, and sign permits. Certificates of zoning compliance are issued for all new and enlarged structures, and changes in land use to ensure compliance with the zoning regulations. For example, most people are not aware that remodeling their home or deck requires a permit.

In addition, posting a sign within town limits may also require a permit. No matter how small the project, or if you plan to subdivide your land, it is always better to check with the Community Development Department before commencing with your project.  

You may review Town Permits Applications.

If you have questions, you may contact our Community Development Team: 

Mike Williams, CZO, CFM, Community Development Director

Rick Carpenter, CZO, Development and Environmental Review Specialist 

Kimberly Martin, Administrative Support Specialist 

 

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