Permit Applications, Forms, Fees

Below are links to the Planning Department's most commonly requested permit applications and land use approvals. Please fill out the forms, print, and return the original application with signatures to the Planning Department. We recommend that you make a copy of the application for your own records. The original is retained in the Planning Department.

Board of Adjustment Applications

Please contact the Planning Director to schedule a pre-application meeting prior to submitting an application for the Board of Adjustment.

Board of Adjustment Permits / Applications

  1. Appeal to Board of Adjustment (PDF)
  2. Variance Request (PDF)

Planning Board

Please contact the Planning Director to schedule a pre-application meeting prior to submitting an application for the Planning Board.

Planning Board Applications / Permits

  1. Communication Tower Supplemental Information Sheet (PDF)
  2. Conditional Use Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Conditional Zoning Map Amendment Application (PDF)
  1. Manufactured Home Park Supplemental Information Sheet (PDF)
  2. Zoning Map Amendment (Re-zoning) (PDF)

Miscellaneous

The following applications require action by City Council and typically take 30 to 45 days for final action once the application is submitted.

Miscellaneous Permits / Applications

  1. Annexation Petition - Contiguous (PDF)
  2. Annexation Petition - Non-Contiguous (PDF)
  3. Request to Abandon and Close Right-of-way (PDF)
  4. Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application (PDF)

Zoning & Floodplain Applications

These administrative permits are issued by Planning staff. Review time is typically three business days for smaller projects, but for large commercial or multi-family projects, allow two to three weeks. Please note, the City of Lenoir does not issue building permits. All building, electrical, and mechanical permits are issued by Caldwell County Building Inspections. However, prior to permitting with the County, a zoning permit is required for development within the City.

Zoning & Floodplain Applications / Permits

  1. Accessory Structure Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Appendix A General Site Plan Requirements (PDF)
  3. Appendix B Floodplain Development Permit Requirements (PDF)
  4. Backyard Chicken Permit Application (PDF)
  5. Floodplain Development Permit Application (PDF)
  1. Sign Permit (Master Sign Plan) (PDF)
  2. Temporary Banner Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Wind-Blown Inflatable Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Zoning Permit (PDF)

Stormwater Permits / Applications

  1. Access Easement (PDF)
  2. Appendix C Stormwater Plan Requirements (PDF)
  3. Construction Performance Security (PDF)
  4. Engineers Certification- Bioretention (PDF)
  1. Engineers Certification- Wet Detention Pond (PDF)
  2. Operation and Maintenance Agreement (PDF)
  3. Post-Construction Maintenance Security (PDF)
  4. Stormwater Management Permit Application (PDF)

Fees

The Planning Department charges fees for processing certain applications and permits.

City Council / Planning Board / Board of Adjustment Permits

ItemFee
Annexation$250
Conditional Use$250
Conditional Zoning District$430
Major Subdivision (Preliminary)$250
Major Subdivision (Final)$250
Ordinance Amendment$250
Re-zoning/Map Amendment$250
Street Closing/Abandonment (permanent)$600
Variance$250


Administrative Review Permits

PermitFee
Floodplain Development Permit$50
Minor Subdivision1st 5 lots  $25 (plus $1 per each additional lot)
Stormwater Management Permit - Low Density$25
Stormwater Management Permit - High Density$75
Zoning Permit -- under 2,000 square feet; all signs$25
Zoning Permit -- over 2,000 square feet$75


Mobile Home Park Annual Permit

SpacesFee
1 to 10$50
11 to 20$100
21 to 30$150
31 to 40$200
41 to 50$250
51 to 60$300
61 to 70$350
71 to 80$400
81 to 90$450
91 and over$500


Maps

TypeFee
Zoning Map, plotted (large format)$25
Custom Map, digital (any size)$75
Custom Map, plotted (large format)

$100