Permits
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Commercial Construction
The Commercial Construction process is for new construction, additions, alterations and repairs to commercial structures in accordance with the North Carolina Building Code. A complete construction plan review is required prior to permit issuance.
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Commercial Over-the-Counter (OTC)
The Commercial Over-the-Counter process is for work to existing commercial structures that does not require a plan review. When a contractor has a multi-trade project that meet the established criteria, then one permit may be issued.
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Demolished Structure
The Structure Removal process is used to obtain a permit to demolish a structure. The process can be used for either residential or commercial structures.
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Fence
A Zoning Fence Permit is needed to install a fence on residential or nonresidential property. Fences that are made of wood, metal or masonry products follow this process for approval unless the masonry construction creates a wall higher than four feet.
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Home Occupation
A Zoning Home Occupation Permit is used to establish a home occupation. A home occupation is one that is conducted entirely within a dwelling and is incidental and secondary to the residence.
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Moved Structure
The Structure Removal process is used to obtain a permit to move a structure to another location. The process can be used for either residential or commercial structures.
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Permit Update
The Permit Update process allows for changes to permitted projects. Those changes include, but are not limited to, trade contractor changes, scope of work changes, and plan revisions. Changes in the construction location or permit holder cannot be made to an issued permit.
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Residential Construction
The Residential Construction process is for new construction, additions, alterations and repairs to one- and two-family dwellings in accordance with the North Carolina Residential Code.
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Residential Over-the-Counter (OTC)
The Residential Over-the-Counter process is primarily designed for work to existing one- and two-family dwellings that do not require plans for a permit. When a contractor has a multi-trade project that meet the established criteria, then one permit may be issued.
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Sign
The Sign process is utilized to obtain permit approvals for freestanding signs, wall signs and other types of signs that require permits, including banners.
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Special Event
The Special Event process is required for bicycle races, block parties, festivals, footraces, parades and picketing to ensure the safety of all participants and that all rules, regulations, and ordinances are followed.
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Temporary Use
A Zoning Temporary Use Permit is needed for any temporary event in duration of more than three days. Examples of temporary events that require a permit include carnivals and revivals.
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Wireless Telecommunications
A Wireless Telecommunications Permit is required for all wireless telecommunication facilities prior to any such facilities being erected, replaced, relocated, or altered within the City of High Point. Small wireless facilities proposed to be placed within a City street right-of-way shall be in compliance with an approved master small wireless facility license agreement.
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Zoning Compliance
The purpose of the Zoning Compliance Permit is to authorize a specific principal use of property where a construction permit is not required.