Board of Adjustment

The Granite Falls Board of Adjustment meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Town Council Room. The Board of Adjustment hears requests for Special Use Permits, Variances from the Zoning Ordinance and other Development Regulations, Planned Developments and Appeals of Decisions made by the Zoning Administrator.

For more information about the Granite Falls Board of Adjustment, please contact Town Planner, Greg Wilson at 828.396.3131 or wilson@granitefallsnc.com.

Board of Adjustment Members:

Wade Yount, Chair
Phillip Shows, Vice Chair
Alan Hemphill
Ed Mangan
Mike Matthewson
Wylie Moore, ETJ
Michael Norris, ETJ
Lauren Hart, Alternate

Board of Adjustment Agendas

In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Granite Falls does not discriminate on the basis of disability in conducting its meetings. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services or other accommodations for effective communication and participating in a meeting may contact the Town Clerk at (828) 396-3131. Requests should be made at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure

On Monday, September 9th, the Granite Falls Fire Department will be conducting a live burn training exercise at a house located at 19 Pine Street.
Traffic closures will be in effect on Pine Street from just past Cascade Lane to Falls Avenue on the side where the Baird House Transportation Museum is located, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. No other traffic interruptions are expected.
The structure will be burned to its foundation, but smoldering embers will be visible inside the foundation after the training exercise is completed.
Residents in this area that have breathing difficulties should keep their windows closed and their HVAC systems off during this time frame. Town residents should not be alarmed to see a column of smoke from this area during this time.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Granite Falls Fire Department at 396-2379.