Planning Department

Do You Need A Zoning Permit?

If you are:

• Building a new house
• Building an addition to an existing house
• Adding or replacing a deck or porch
• Adding a swimming pool (above or below ground)
• Placing a storage building or carport on your property
• Building a sign structure of any kind or size (freestanding signs, wall signs, etc.)
• Conducting any commercial or industrial construction or expansion
• Starting a new business (whether in an existing commercial building or from home)

If so, then you will need to obtain a Zoning Permit from the Town of Granite Falls. Please call Greg Wilson, Town Planner at 396-3131 to verify that your project will be compliant with the Town of Granite Falls Zoning Ordinance before beginning any work. The fee for a Zoning Permit is $20 and can be paid with cash or check. Most projects will also require a Building Permit from Caldwell County. The Building Inspections Office can be reached at (828) 426-8585.