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Online Request Form Email 1stop@salisburync.gov. Call (704) 638-5208

Consultation with land and development staff is by appointment only except on “Walk-in Wednesdays.” Customers must schedule an appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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  • Walk-ins are welcome 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays!
  • 132 North Main Street, Salisbury NC 28144

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The Land and Development Services Department coordinates the review, approval, and permit issuance of all development-related permitting for properties within the City of Salisbury and extraterritorial jurisdiction. Almost all development activity must receive a city Zoning Permit before obtaining a Building Permit from the county. The Rowan County Building Inspections department coordinates NC State Building Code permits, which may include plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural review. They can be reached by calling (704) 216-8619 or by emailing BuildingInspections@rowancountync.gov

If you need information about zoning, utility, signs, and other permits, please call Land and Development Services at (704) 638-5208 or email 1stop@salisburync.gov


Pre-Application Process

There is a structured timeline for all pre-application meetings. Please reference the procedures outlined below as well as the provisions provided in the Land Development Ordinance.

Pre-Application Meeting Schedule

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Pre-application meetings are required per the Land Development Ordinance Chapter 15 prior to formal development submittal and prior to moving forward in the legislative review process. Upon meeting the submittal deadline, the preapplication meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. The following schedule shows the deadline dates for submittals and meeting schedule for 2024.

Deadline Date Meeting Date
January 2 January 11
February 1 February 8
March 1 March 14
April 1 April 11
May 1 May 9
June 3 June 13
July 1 July 11
August 1 August 8
September 3 September 12
October 1 October 10
November 1 November 14
December 2 December 12

Technical Review Committee Schedule

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The Technical Review Committee for the City of Salisbury will hold regular meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Call (704) 638-5208 or email 1stop@salisburync.gov for more information. The following schedule shows the deadline dates for submittals and the meeting dates for 2024.

Deadline Date Meeting Date
January 2 January 18
February 1 February 15
March 1 March 21
April 3 April 18
May 1 May 16
June 3 June 20
July 1 July 18
August 1 August 15
September 3 September 19
October 2 October 17
November 1 November 21
December 2 December 19

Supplemental Forms

The following forms are required supplemental attachments for certain applications on the Citizen Self-Service Portal:

 TitleDescription
Certificate of Registration Supplemental FormThe Certificate of Registration form should be completed and uploaded with the Certificate of Registration application on the Citizen Self Service Portal.
Rezoning "How To" PacketAll the requirements, procedures and supplemental documents for rezoning.
Single Family Residential Erosion Control AgreementThe City of Salisbury Stormwater Ordinance requires that anyone conducting land-disturbing activity control sediment and provide adequate measures to retain sediment at the disturbed site.
TRC ChecklistPlans requiring TRC review should upload the signed and completed TRC checklist with their plan submittal.

Applications Not On The Self-Service Portal

The following applications are not yet available through our Citizen Self-Service Portal. Please use the following pdf applications to apply for these items. Once completed the applications and accompanying documentation may be submitted in person or via email to 1stop@salisburync.gov.

Special Event Permits

The Salisbury Fire Department is tasked with the review and approval of permits that are asking to close certain public-owned property for public events.

Below is the online application for a Special Event Permit and the relevant City of Salisbury Municipal Code Ordinance:

APPLY FOR A Special Event Permit Municipal Code Ch. 22 - Article VI - Special Events and Festivals

Taxi Permits

The Salisbury Police Department is tasked with the review and approval of permits for taxi operators and taxi franchises operating with the City of Salisbury limits. Taxi operators must renew their permit every year.

 TitleDescription
Taxicab Franchise ApplicationThe following are required in order to complete a franchise application: 1. Completed Taxi Cab Franchise Application Part A. 2. Completed Taxi Cab Franchise Application Part B. 3. A Notarized Authorization to Release Information Affidavit.
Taxicab Franchise Information ReleaseA notarized release information affidavit is required as part of the franchise application process.
Taxicab Franchise NotarizationA notarized authorization of the release information affidavit is required as part of the franchise application process.
Taxicab Operator ApplicationThe following are required in order to complete an operator application: 1. Completed Taxi Cab Operators Application. 2. The results of a physical examination by a licensed physician. 3. A letter from the Taxi Cab Service for which you will be operating
Taxicab Operator RenewalTaxicab Operators must renew their permit with the City of Salisbury every year.

Zoning Map

An interactive map for the city of Salisbury, NC zoning. Search for zoning and parcel information:

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