It is not always easy to find where to go when you have questions about developing land or building a house. This page is intended to fast-track you to the right agency for permitting the activity you propose to undertake. The list of development activities contained in this brochure are many common ones associated with building, but there are others not listed here you may encounter in your project. The agency list will give you a good idea of the type activity each regulates.
To avoid a violation or a non-compliant activity, you should always obtain proper permission from the right agency BEFORE PERFORMING THE WORK. Some development activities require multiple permits, if the location has multiple regulations. Developing in the Western North Carolina mountains can be difficult because of steep slopes, high quality waters, and high density developments. Good planning is crucial to the success of your project. Start your planning process early to avoid costly delays, and you save money by “doing it right the first time”.
IF YOU ARE DEALING WITH:Surface Water Pollution* Waste Water or Storm Water Discharge * Activities decreasing clarity of water * Surface Water Pollution * Water Sample Testing Contact N.C. Division of Water Quality
Timber or Logging
* Cutting Timber or Conducting a Logging Activity Contact N.C. Division of Forest Resource Trout Waters* In or Around Trout Waters During the Moratorium
Contact N.C. Wildlife Resources Commision Development Issues* Subdivision and Predevelopment * Protected Mountain Ridges * Development in FEMA mapped Flood Plain * Manufactured Home Parks * Development Activities in Water Sheds Contact The Haywood County Planning Dept
Permits and Inspections * Building Permits * Construction Inspections Contact The Haywood County Building Inspections Dept Addressing and Street Signs* Application for New Address * 911 Information and Map Books with Road Names * Reporting Missing or Damaged Street Signs * Approval on New Street Names Contact Haywood County Addressing Land Disturbing and Buffer Zones * Conducting a Land Disturbing Activity (1/2 acre or more) * Stream Buffer Zones Contact The Haywood County Erosion Control Office Stream Bank Stabilization* Erosion Control or Drainage System Advice and Recommendations * Soil maps, testing, or amendments * Pond Construction * Streambank and Critical Area Stabilization * Access Road Layout * Agriculture Sediment and Erosion Contact The Haywood County Soil and Water Conservation District
Culverts, Streams, Dams and Bridges* Putting a Culvert in a Stream * Stream bank Stabilization * Extending a Culvert in a Stream * Moving a Stream Channel * DAM Construction Permits * Bridge Construction Contact U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Construction Debris- Landfill Issue* Stump Disposal * Construction Debris Disposal * Landfill Issues (Haywood County Solid Waste 452-8042) Contact N.C. Division of Solid Waste Burning
* Burning Outdoors * Burning Permits (NC Division of Forest Resources 452-6717) Contact N.C. Air Quality Section Fuel Tanks, Pollution of Ground Water* Fuel Tanks or Under ground Fuel Storage * Anything Polluting Ground Water Contact N.C. Ground Water Section
Land- Disturbing Activity
* Conducting a Land Disturbing Activity In…… * The City Limits or ETJ’s * Any DOT Projects * Any Mining Projects * Any Dam Safety Issues and Inspections * Any Public Funded Project (land disturbing) Contact N.C. Land Quality Section
Slope ConstructionA slope construction application must be completed prior to constructing any artificial (i.e. cut or fill) slope. To obtain an application contact the County Engineer at (828) 356-2114. Misc. Environmental Health Items
* Site Soil Evaluation * Septic System Permits and repairs * Tattoo artist permitting * Swimming Pool or Spa Operating Permits or Construction Approval * Food and Lodging Permitting and Inspection
Contact The Haywood County Environmental Health Office at 828-452-6682 Contact Information for Agencies U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, N.C. 28801-5006 Phone: 828-271-7980 ext. 222 (Scott), ext. 225 (Dave)
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N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources 2090 US Hwy. 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone for all offices: 828-296-4500
(The next 5 offices listed below are NCDENR agencies.)
Contact N.C. Division of Water Quality
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Contact N.C. Division of Forest Resource Haywood County Headquarters 88 Ed Greene Road Clyde, N.C. 28721 828-627-6551 (office) 828-627-6117 (fax)
Contact N.C. Wildlife Resources Commision 29830 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway Waynesville, N.C. 28786 Phone: 828-452-0422
Haywood County Annex II 1233 North Main Street Waynesville, N.C. 28786
(Haywood County Planning Department, 828-452-6632)
(Environmental Health Office, 828-452-6682)
(Building Inspections Office, 828-452-6638)
(Haywood County Addressing, 828-452-6729)
(Erosion Control Program, 828-452-6706)
Haywood County Soil and Water Conservation District 589 Raccoon Road Suite 203 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2741 Ext. 3 (828) 452-5132 Ext. 3 Fax (828) 452-7031
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