The Town of Tryon handles all
planning and zoning in the Town limits, the Town's 1 mile
extraterritorial jurisdiction, and Lake Lanier. Building
permits are issued through the Polk County Building Inspector,
or Greenville County Builidng Inspector, while all other
applicable permits are handled by the Town.
Zoning
permits are required for construction projects, business
openings, changes in land or building use, and the erection of
any sign. Zoning permits are issued by the Town of Tryon and
must be obtained before applying for a building permit. For a
list of fees associated with the costs of the permits,
click here.
The Town of
Tryon owns Lake Lanier and has a Lake Use Ordinance. Prior to
any construction of a dock, boathouse, or any structure over the
water a Lake Lanier Encroachment Application must be filed (and
approved) with the Town of Tryon. This document will be
required to be shown when requesting a building permit from
Greenville County. You must then provide the Town of Tryon with
a copy of the issued building permit or other official
documentation from Greenville County. Failure to do so could
lead to revocation of your Lake Lanier Encroachment Application.
Please note - zoning permits obtained from the Town do not
exclude or excuse parties from obtaining, and properly
displaying, permits required by the Polk County or Greenville
County building inspector.
Information
regarding zoning issues is available by contacting Fire Chief
Joey Davis, who handles the Town's planning and zoning
activities, at 828.859.9566.
Click here for the Town of Tryon's Zoning Ordinance (PDF
format, 2011 revision)
Click here for the current Zoning Map (PDF format)
Click here for the Lake Lanier Use Ordinance (PDF format)
Click here for a map of the "Narrows" of Lake Lanier
Click here for a list of the costs associated with filing a
permit (PDF format)
Ready
to apply for a permit? Here's the links to the forms you'll
need:
Click here for a Zoning Permit Application (PDF file)
Click here for a Land Development Application (PDF file)
Click here for a Lake Lanier Encroachment Application
(PDF file)
Click here for a Site Plan Checklist (PDF file)
What if
you have a complaint about an issue relating to zoning? You'll
need to submit a complaint notice so that the allegation can be
investigated.
Click here for a Complaint Report (MS Word file)
What if
what you want to do isn't permitted by the Zoning Ordinance or
you need to request a change that is specific to your project?
You'll need to submit a variance request which will be heard by
the Board of Adjustment.
Click here for a Variance Application (PDF file)
If your
permit is denied at the staff level you may appeal the decision
of the Zoning Administrator by filling out the appeal form
below.
Click here for the Appeal Application (PDF file)
From time
to time the Town may consider rezoning of particular
properties. Public hearings will be held so that citizens can
provide their input prior to a decision being rendered. If you
object to such a rezoning, a petition form can be found below
for your use.
Click here for a Protest Petition (PDF file)
Forms
can be dropped off at Town Hall, the Tryon Fire Department, or
emailed to
tfd@tryon-nc.com
While certain
requests can be approved at the staff level, other permits
require approval of the Planning and Board of Adjustment, which
acts in an advisory capacity to the Town Council on planning,
zoning and subdivision matters. Effective October 18, 2009 the
Town of Tryon Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment
were combined into one board called the Tryon Board of Planning
& Adjustment. The Board consists of seven (7) members and two
(2) alternates; four (4) of the members and one (1) alternate
must be residents of the Town of Tryon and appointed by the Town
Board of Commissioners, and three (3) members and one (1)
alternate are residents of the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
of Tryon and appointed by the Polk County Board of
Commissioners.
Board
Members - Town Appointments
Harriett Sams, Happy McLeod, Joan Roseberry, John Salmon
ETJ
Appointments
Litchfield Carpenter, John Walters (Chairman), Vince Krydynski
Alternates
Jim Ott (Town), Reggie Drake (ETJ)
The Board of
Planning and Adjustment Board meets at Town Fire Department on
the second Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM, and all meetings
are open to the public. If you wish to be included on the
agenda of a particular meeting, please submit your request along
with all applicable documents at least fifteen (15) business
days prior to a scheduled meeting.
Town of Tryon Board of Planning
and Adjustment
2012 Regular Meeting Dates
Thursday January 12
Thursday February 9
Thursday March 8
Thursday April 12
Thursday May 10
Thursday June 14
Thursday July 12
Thursday August 8
Thursday September 14
Thursday October 11
Thursday November 8
Thursday December 13
