Town of Wadesboro, NORTH-CAROLINA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Wadesboro maintains its own Planning and Zoning function and zoning administrator. Public-facing building permit form and inspection resources for construction permits are published by Anson County Building Inspections, so applicants should expect a town zoning step plus county construction permitting and inspection coordination.

Department

Town of Wadesboro Planning and Zoning; Town of Wadesboro Fire and Inspections; Anson County Building Inspections & Permitting

Address

Wadesboro Town Hall, 124 - 126 E. Wade Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170

Phone

704-694-5171

Email

h.james@wadesboronc.gov (Zoning Administrator Hugh James) , townclerk@wadesboronc.gov (Town Clerk)

Website

https://www.wadesboronc.gov/planning-and-zoning.html

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm zoning compliance with the Town of Wadesboro Planning and Zoning office and obtain any required zoning permit or site plan approval from the zoning administrator.
2. Assemble the county building permit package, including plans, zoning approval from the proper agency, tax parcel information, septic or sewer approval, workers compensation documentation if applicable, and contractor license information.
3. Submit the required permit application and supporting plans to Anson County Building Inspections & Permitting.
4. Wait for plan review and approval. The county states no permit is issued until all required information is complete and plans have been reviewed and approved.
5. Pay all required fees before activation. The county states no permit is active and no inspection will be made until all fees are paid.
6. Request inspections during construction through InspectNet or the county inspection office.

Typical processing time: No public turnaround time was posted on the Wadesboro or Anson County pages reviewed.

Source: Town of Wadesboro Planning and Zoning; Town of Wadesboro Fire and Inspections; Anson County Building Inspections & Permitting

General Requirements

Wadesboro zoning permits are issued by the zoning administrator, and county building permits are required for construction regulated by the NC State Building Code. County permit materials specifically cover building, demolition, manufactured home, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, flood zone, and related permit types.

Required Documents

• Zoning approval from the Town of Wadesboro Planning and Zoning office
• Septic approval or public sewer authorization
• Two sets of plans or detailed drawings to scale with elevations
• Parcel ID and plat if needed
• Soil erosion approval if over one acre
• Proof of workers compensation if required
• Contractor license number if not already on file
• Square footage
• Power company information

Permit validity

Permits generally follow NC state administrative code expiration rules unless local documents specify otherwise.

Building code

2018 North Carolina State Building Code and related state codes currently in force

Owner-builder

Owner exemption affidavit requires the owner to personally superintend and manage the work, be regularly on site and present for inspections unless exempted by sealed plans, and occupy the building for 12 months after completion without offering it for rent, lease, or sale during that period.

Contractor requirements

NC general contractor license required at $40,000 and above; county application materials require contractor license information if not already on file; electrical contractors must be state licensed.

Fees

Permit fee formula

County adopted fee schedule applies; public county sources indicate building inspection fees are charged by adopted fee schedule and double permit cost applies when work starts without required permits

Reinspection fee

Double the cost of all permits if work commences without required permits

Penalty (no permit)

Double the cost of all permits for commencing work without obtaining necessary permits

Payment note

No permit is active and no inspection will be made until all fees are paid

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Wadesboro Planning and Zoning; Town of Wadesboro Fire and Inspections; Anson County Building Inspections & Permitting to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• InspectNet portal (online)
• Anson County Building Inspections (phone)

Inspection hours

Wadesboro Town Hall: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Anson County: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with lunch usually 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Typical inspection sequence: County-required inspections vary by project; the county office publishes a required-inspections document and InspectNet inspection request portal for permit holders

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2018 North Carolina State Building Code and related state codes currently in force
• Verify contractor license: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Wadesboro Town Government
• Wadesboro Contact Information
• License lookup guide: North Carolina Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: North Carolina Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• North Carolina hub: North Carolina Contractor License & Permit Hub

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