City Building Permits

Archdale, NORTH-CAROLINA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Archdale, North Carolina. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

North Carolina Randolph County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Archdale issues zoning permits for development in the city's zoning jurisdiction. Randolph County performs building inspections and issues building permits for sites within Archdale zoning jurisdiction.

Department
City of Archdale Planning and Zoning
Address
307 Balfour Drive, Archdale, NC 27263
Phone
336-434-7334
Website
https://www.archdale-nc.gov/192/Planning-Zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open CivicPlus Permits

Platform: CivicPlus Form Center and Edmunds WIPP • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Determine whether the project needs a zoning permit using Archdale's permit guidance. Construction on individual lots typically requires a zoning permit to verify setbacks, land use, and stormwater compliance.
  2. Complete the correct Archdale online form (General Zoning, Sign, Driveway, or Energy Systems) or submit by mail/drop box using the permit instructions page.
  3. Wait for staff review. A staff member will contact the applicant with questions or issues.
  4. Pay the required fee of $40 payable online through the city's payment portal or by cash/check/money order coordinated with staff.
  5. Receive the zoning permit from staff, sign all required signature areas, and return the signed copy digitally, by mail, or through the City Hall drop box.
  6. If the project also needs a building permit, obtain that separately from Randolph County Building Inspections.

Typical processing time: May take a few weeks to complete due to workloads

Source: City of Archdale Planning and Zoning

General Requirements

Construction on individual lots will typically require a zoning permit. Many projects also need a Randolph County building permit. Some work that does not need a zoning permit may still need a building permit.

Required Documents

  • Correct application form
  • Contact information
  • Enough project information for staff review
Permit validity
No Archdale-specific expiration rule was found. North Carolina's 6-month inactivity rule applies to building permits under G.S. 160D-1114.
Building code
North Carolina State Building Code; Archdale's local role is zoning/development review, while Randolph County enforces the state building code.
Owner-builder
No Archdale-specific owner-builder guidance was found.
Contractor requirements
State contractor licensing rules apply. Building permits handled by Randolph County also follow state licensure rules.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$40 zoning permit
Plan check fee
Included in planning/zoning review where applicable; TRC/site plan review fees available for larger development
Permit fee formula
Flat fee for individual zoning permit types. Archived city budget lists zoning permit $40, zoning letter/compliance permit $25, certificate of occupancy inspection $50, driveway permit $40.
Payment note
Online payment available through city payment portal. In-person: cash, check, or money order only; do not use outdoor utility payment mailbox.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Projects Archdale states do not require a zoning permit, as described on its Permitting for Individual Buildings and Lots guidance (note: many still require a Randolph County building permit)
  • State-law building permit exemptions under G.S. 160D-1110(c), subject to the listed exceptions for structural, plumbing-design, HVAC, electrical-design, roofing-addition, and fire-code work
  • Temporary signs and political or real estate signs in the right-of-way do not require an Archdale sign permit, but are still subject to city sign rules

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
Time windows
Inspectors can be reached 8 to 9 am and 4 to 5 pm

Typical inspection sequence: Zoning permit first, then county building permit, then county inspections typically progress through footing/foundation or slab, rough framing and trades, insulation where applicable, and finals.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Archdale Planning and Zoning before applying.

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