DEPARTMENTS
Planning & Zoning
Opening a business? Talk with the Town Planner before you sign a lease or buy property.
Sarah Harris, Planner. 336-258-8906. sharris@elkinnc.org. Town Hall, 226 North Bridge Street.
Permits
- Get a zoning permit from the Town for any project inside town limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). See the Town Planner at Town Hall.
- Then get a building permit from Surry County Central Permitting. Call Surry County Inspections before work starts.
Forms
- Zoning Permit Application
- Yard Sale Permit
- Yard Sale Ordinance
- How to Start a Business in Downtown Elkin
Planning and zoning fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Residential zoning permit | $25.00 |
| Residential accessory structure | $15.00 |
| Commercial zoning permit | $100.00 |
| Commercial plan resubmittal | $35.00 |
| Sign permit | $50.00 |
| Temporary sign or banner permit | $25.00 |
| Floodplain development permit | $50.00 |
| Demolition of a structure | $50.00 |
| Special use permitPlus advertising. | $150.00 |
| RezoningPlus advertising. | $125.00 |
| Conditional zoning districtPlus advertising. | $150.00 |
| Zoning text or map amendmentPlus advertising. | $150.00 |
| VariancePlus advertising. | $150.00 |
| AnnexationPlus advertising. | $125.00 |
| Zoning verification letter | $25.00 |
| Residential sales | $5.00 |
| Commercial sales, per event | $100.00 |
| Minor subdivision plat review | $65.00 |
| Major subdivision preliminary plat review | $75.00 |
| Final review of a major subdivision | $50.00 |
| Final plat, watershed permit | $65.00 |
| Each lot in a subdivision | $5.00 |
| Petition for road closurePlus advertising. | $150.00 |
Unified Development Ordinance
The Town's Unified Development Ordinance and the Code of Ordinances cover campground and RV park rules, bed and breakfast rules, flood damage prevention, and wireless communication.
Code of Ordinances(another website)Maps and plans
The Comprehensive Town-Wide Master Plan 2030 sets goals in six areas:
- Community Character and Guidelines
- Land Use and Growth Management
- Infrastructure and Public Utilities
- Transportation, Connectivity and Gateways
- Economic and Tourism Development
- Parks, Trails and Natural Resources
Code enforcement
The Town contracts with Alliance Code Enforcement for junked vehicles, tall grass, minimum housing, and similar issues.