Macon County • Department of Planning, Permitting & Development
(828) 349-2073

The Macon County Department of Planning, Permitting & Development is comprised of several divisions including building inspections, environmental services and the county planner. Jack Morgan serves as director the department.

• The Building Inspection Section is authorized by the North Carolina General Statutes to enforce the North Carolina State Building Code. The primary function of the office is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public. This office: receives applications for building permits (including accessory buildings), electrical permits, mechanical permits (heating and air conditioning, wood burning stoves), plumbing permits and sign permits; reviews plans, issues permits for construction activities; conducts building inspections of construction in progress; and issues Certificates of Occupancy. Bobby Bishop serves as the Chief Building Official.
  
  
• Environmental Services Section Administers the Flood Damage Prevention Program, Watershed Protection Program, and the Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program. This division is overseen by Matt Mason.
  
  
• Derek Roland serves as County Planner and administers the Sign, Telecommunication Tower, Subdivision, and Sexually Orientated Business ordinances.

Our mission at the Macon County Department of Planning, Permitting & Development is to serve the people of Macon County by:

• Enforcing the NC State Building Code in a fair and consistent manner
  
• Developing and managing project initiatives which benefit our citizens and visitors

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