The Town of Spindale is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina one hour east of Charlotte, one hour west of Asheville, and 30 minutes north of Spartanburg, SC midway between Interstates I-26, I-40 and I-85 with easy access from Hwy 221 and Hwy 74. The Town lies in the center of our County, nestled in the Foothills of beautiful Western North Carolina. County Population - 67,810 Ethnicity - 72.80% White, 24.86% African American, .50% Native American .50% Asian, and .80% from 2 or more races. Median family Income - $33,583 Elevation - 1,089 ft Spindale is home to Isothermal Community College, a two-year community college and a part of the North Carolina Community College system. Media - WNCW 88.7 fm, WLOS 13 news bureau, WCAB Radio 590am, and The Daily Courier newspaper.  Town Of Spindale Requirements First - Obtain
a Zoning Permit from the town zoning officer located at Town Hall, 125 Reveley Street, Spindale, NC 28160 phone (828)
286-3466. Verify that the business is properly zoned for the type of
business to be conducted, and understand signage regulations. This
applies to businesses located in an existing building (new or change of
ownership), new construction, long term or temporary, expansion or renovations, as well as
home-based business including tent structures over 399sq ft. or 20'X20'. If you are not sure if you need a zoning permit - you most likely do. The permit process is relatively inexpensive but essential to properly registering your property use and business. Information transferred during permitting also helps; town officials, law enforcement, fire and emergency services with vital owner/contact information. Obtain occupancy rating and fire inspection from the Fire Department. This can be arranged through the zoning officer (828) 286-3466. If you are a business classified as an assembly, institution or daycare etc. needing an annual or re-occurring fire Inspection, the required fee can be paid at the town clerks office located at 125 Reveley Street. Once the fee is paid then an appointment will be arranged for your business fire safety inspection (also applies to ABC permits.) All other business and industry types are inspected on a 3 year schedule. You should visit the Spindale zoning office before you select a location for your business. You will also want to make plans to schedule your fire inspection 1 to 2 weeks prior to opening for business. This will help alleviate last minute issues that may prevent your business or event from opening on time. The fire inspection is required "before" you open for business. Applicability - NCGS 160A-411, 160A-412, & 160A-413 Spindale Town Ordinance - 94.01 Fire Prevention Code and Hazards  Start water, sewer, and garbage collection through Broad River Water Authority Building Code Inspections for Spindale are handled by the Rutherford County Building Inspector:Broad River Water Authority PH: 828-286-0640 Emergency 24-Hour: Office Hours: Maria Hunnicutt, Manager  270 North Toms Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 287-6035 Fax (828) 287-6338 8 am - 4:30 pm - Monday through Friday  Please select the NC 811 picture for free utility locating in Spindale.  |
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