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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.

Marketing Analysis - Zip code 28160

Population - Town Limits 4,300

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, WCAB Radio 100.9fm /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', food trucks, door to door peddling, side walk sales etc. If you are not sure if you need a "zoning permit" ( Spindale Town Ordinance - 154) - 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. (Residential yard and garage sales require a no cost permit)

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