Town of Jonesville, NORTH-CAROLINA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Jonesville's zoning ordinance expressly states that no building, sign, or other structure shall be erected, moved, extended, enlarged, or structurally altered until the Zoning Enforcement Officer has issued a zoning permit and the Yadkin County Inspections Department has issued a building permit.

Department

Town of Jonesville Assistant Town Manager (Tax Collector and Zoning Officer) for zoning permits; Yadkin County Inspections Department for building permits

Address

Jonesville Town Hall, 1503 NC Highway 67, Jonesville, NC 28642

Phone

336-835-3426

Email

Zoning Officer William Buffkin , wbuffkin@townofjonesvillenc.com

Website

https://townofjonesvillenc.com/document-center/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Obtain the Jonesville zoning permit application from the town document center.
2. Submit the zoning permit application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the required plans in duplicate. The ordinance requires plans showing lot dimensions, building size, building location, existing structures, dwelling units, approximate setbacks on adjoining lots, intended use, and any other needed compliance information.
3. Attach the sketch plan required by the town form. The application states the sketch must identify property lines, adjacent streets, existing improvements, proposed improvements, parking areas, and distances from property lines.
4. After town zoning approval, obtain the required Yadkin County building permit for code-regulated work.
5. Pay the applicable town zoning fee and county permit fees.
6. Complete county inspections and any required town sign-off before occupancy or use.

Typical processing time: No public general turnaround estimate was located. Jonesville's ordinance states development permits expire one year after issuance unless work substantially commences, and building permits expire after 6 months if work has not commenced.

Source: Town of Jonesville Assistant Town Manager (Tax Collector and Zoning Officer) for zoning permits; Yadkin County Inspections Department for building permits

General Requirements

Jonesville requires a zoning permit for new construction, alterations, repairs, demolition or moving, driveway cuts, additions, and other listed development. The zoning ordinance also requires county building permits before building, sign, or other structure work proceeds.

Required Documents

• Zoning permit application in duplicate
• Plans showing lot dimensions, building size and location, existing structures, unit count, setback context, and intended use
• Sketch plan identifying property lines, adjacent streets, existing improvements, proposed improvements, parking areas, and distances from property lines
• County permit applications with plans, parcel ID, contractor licensing details, project description, and trade information

Permit validity

Jonesville zoning permits expire after a specified number of months as determined by staff. Development permits expire one year after issuance unless work substantially commences. County building permits expire 6 months if work has not commenced.

Building code

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

Owner-builder

County owner exemption affidavit rules apply to county construction permits.

Contractor requirements

NC general contractor license required at $40,000 and above; county applications require contractor licensing information; electrical work requires NC licensure.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$25.00 (Residential Zoning Permit); $15.00 (Residential Accessory Structure); $200.00 (county new construction and additions)

Plan check fee

Jonesville plan review fees include Minor Subdivision Plat Review $65.00, Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Review $75.00, Final Review of Major Subdivision $50.00, and Final Plot Watershed Permit $65.00. County plan review is $0.015 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet and $0.01 per additional square foot over 10,000 square feet.

Permit fee formula

Jonesville: flat by permit type. County: mixed flat and square-foot based.

Trade permit fee

$65.00 county minimum trade permit fee

Reinspection fee

$65.00 per additional county reinspection trip

Penalty (no permit)

Code-violation and sign-violation penalties listed in Jonesville fee schedule; double permit fees for work without a permit

Payment note

No separate online payment-processing note was posted on the zoning fee schedule reviewed.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025-2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Jonesville Assistant Town Manager (Tax Collector and Zoning Officer) for zoning permits; Yadkin County Inspections Department for building permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Yadkin County Central Permitting at 336-849-7905 (phone)

Inspection hours

County hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with no permits issued after 4:30 pm

Typical inspection sequence: Town zoning permit first, county building permit second, county code inspections during construction, then occupancy/use only after required approvals are complete.

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
• Document Center
• Staff Directory
• Zoning Ordinance
• 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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