Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Village of Clemmons, North Carolina

Village of Clemmons’s own rules

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  Zoning districts inside Clemmons village limits.

  • Districts and official zoning maps are addressed in Chapter B, Article II of the published Village UDO.

  “Unified Development Ordinances [...] Chapter B Zoning Ordinance [...] Article II Zoning Districts, Official Zoning Maps and Uses [...] Chapter D Subdivision Regulations”

• Driveway accessRequired

  A homeowner or property owner building a new driveway or reconstructing a driveway in Clemmons.

  • The permit is required before building a new driveway or reconstructing the current driveway.
  • It is unlawful to break out a street or curb for a driveway entrance, or construct a driveway across grass or sidewalk, without first obtaining the permit.

  new driveway permit fee: 40 USD · driveway reconstruction permit fee: 20 USD

  “As a homeowner and/or property owner in Clemmons, you must obtain a Driveway Permit before building a new driveway or reconstructing your current driveway.”

• Building in a floodplainRequired

  Proposed development in a regulated floodplain area inside Clemmons village jurisdiction.

  • Requires approval of a Floodplain Development Permit.
  • Requires compliance with Village of Clemmons UDO Chapter C, Section 2, Floodway and Flood Fringe Regulations.
  • The application must be submitted through the electronic plan-review portal identified by the Village document.

  “Be aware that any proposed development in the regulated floodplain area will require approval of a Floodplain Development Permit and compliance with Village of Clemmons UDO, Chapter C, Section 2 - Floodway and Flood Fringe Regulations.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Village driveway permits inside Clemmons village limits.

  • The stated fees apply to new driveways and driveway reconstruction.

  new driveway permit fee: 40 USD · driveway reconstruction permit fee: 20 USD

  “Permits cost $40 for new driveways and $20 for reconstruction.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Village planning, public-works, and stormwater applications inside Clemmons village limits.

  • The Village directs applicants to its online permitting and payment system for listed actions.

  “The Village of Clemmons has implemented an upgraded permitting and online payment system. For any of the below actions, please CLICK HERE.”

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• Building permit — Residential building construction inside Clemmons village limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Clemmons village limits.
• Building code adopted — Building-code adoption applicable inside Clemmons village limits.
• Inspections — Building work inside Clemmons village limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — New or altered residential buildings inside Clemmons village limits.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.