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Town of Granite Quarry North Carolina

Ordinances

The Town of Granite Quarry’s ordinances establish the policies and standards that guide development, land use, and community operations within the town. These regulations are designed to promote orderly growth, protect public welfare, and preserve the character of Granite Quarry.

Development Ordinance & Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Table of Contents: Full Ordinance

Table of Contents: By Article (amended 11.12.2024)

Article 1: Purpose and Authority, Official Zoning Map

Article 2: General Standards & Specifications

Article 3: Definitions, Abbreviations & Symbols (amended 7.21.2025)

Article 4: Planning Board & Board of Adjustment (amended 8.11.25)

Article 5: Amendments (amended 10.13.2025 per SL 2025-94)

Article 6: Variances & Administrative Appeals

Article 7: Permits & Procedures including certifications (amended 1.13.2025, cert. amended 7.10.2025)

Article 8: Districts including Table of Uses 8.1 (Art 8 amended 4.14.2025; General Uses Table amended 1.13.2025)

Article 9: Building and Lot Type Standards & Specifications

Article 10: Uses with Additional Standards & Special Uses

Article 11: Landscape Requirements (amended 10.9.2023)

Article 12: Off-street Parking, Stacking, & Loading Areas (amended 8.11.25)

Article 13: Streets

Article 14: Flexible Development Standards

Article 15: Special Events & Temporary Structures (amended 4.22.2024)

Article 16: Subdivisions (amended 4.14.2025)

Article 17: Sign Regulations

Article 18: Flood Damage Prevention

Article 19: Stormwater/Watershed Protection (amended 4.14.2025)

Article 20: Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control

Article 21: Open Space (amended 1.13.2025)

Article 22: Non-Conformities

Article 23: Administration & Enforcement

Tab 24: Technical Standards & Specifications Manual (amended 10.11.2023)

Tab 25: Comprehensive Land Use Plan (amended 8.11.2025)

Tab 26: Enlarged Map Set (amended 3.10.2025)

Tab 27: Rules of Procedure Planning Board & Board of Adjustment

Tab 28: Schedule of Fees

Tab 29: Utility Allocations and Annexation Policy

Proposed Ordinance Amendments

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Notice to Users: To ensure total accuracy of these documents, the user should check with the Town Planner that the ordinances are the most current.