1038 Main Street
PO Box 47

Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Phone: (828) 295-5240
Fax: (828) 295-5202
Planning Director: Mr. Kevin Rothrock
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Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed 12:00-1:00 for lunch

Mission Statement

Our responsibility is to provide the Town of Blowing Rock and its citizens with reliable service in the areas of Planning, Zoning, and Building Code Enforcement. We strive to provide these services with an emphasis on courtesy, positive attitude, and professionalism. Our goal is to maintain the unique community character found in Blowing Rock and to enhance the quality of life for future generations.

Description and Responsibilities

The Planning and Inspections Department is responsible for promoting the  health, safety, and welfare of property owners and the general public  through the issuance of permits, inspections, and code enforcement. The  Director of Planning and Inspections is responsible for review and analysis of  sign permits, site plans, and conditional use permits, including the  coordination of input from other Town departments. The Director is also  extensively involved in the review and revision of the Town’s land use  controls (land use plan, zoning code, subdivision code, sign code, etc.), as  well as code enforcement. The Administrative Assistant acts as Secretary to  the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment, and provides additional  support in regard to the processing of sign permits and code enforcement.

The Building Inspector’s responsibilities include the administration and enforcement of the NC State Building Code, and the Town’s minimum housing code.

The Planning and Inspections Department provides administrative assistance for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. This department also administers the federal flood damage protection regulations in association with the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program).

Staffing and Schedules

The Planning and Inspections Department currently has four full-time positions: the Director, the Building Inspector, a Zoning Officer and the Administrative Assistant. All three employees work a standard 40-hour work week, plus any required night meetings.

Measures of Activity

 Although the value of new construction, the number of permits, and   the number of related inspections conducted by the department are   not a total measurement of the entire activity of the department, they are indicative of the level of activity. The economy can have a dramatic effect on the level of construction in Blowing Rock. As an example, the level of construction in 2001 was 28% lower than the peak in 1999, in recent years however, we have seen new construction elevated over the past several years with new developments and commercial properties coming to Blowing Rock.