Starting A Business

Start your business here in Spindale!

We are located in the center of Rutherford County, North Carolina, nestled in the beautiful Western North Carolina Foothills.

Feel free to call or visit us at Town Hall for assistance or guidance in making Spindale your new business home!

Spindale Business Zoning Permit Requirements

We’re excited to help you realize your dream of a business in Spindale!

Call Town Hall at (828) 286-3466 or visit us at 125 Reveley Street at any point during the zoning permit process. We will be happy to assist you.

All new businesses and/or businesses changing use, ownership or location are required to obtain a New Business/Change of Use Zoning Permit. Check which zoning district your property is zoned for.

Find your property on Spindale’s Zoning Map.

Type in your property address at https://rutherfordcounty.connectgis.com

Confirm that the zoning district allows for your business’ proposed use.

Visit www.spindalenc.net/zoning and peruse the Table of Permitted Uses.

Obtain an occupancy rating and fire inspection.

All new business and/or business changing use, ownership or location are required to obtain a fire inspection before you open for business.

You can arrange your inspection through the zoning officer at (828) 286-3466.

Create a site plan drawn to scale.

A site plan drawn to scale indicating shape, dimensions, location, and nature of building or use is required with your zoning permit application.

Consider exterior signage for your business.

You must confirm that the aspects of any proposed sign are within the bounds of the Zoning Ordinance’s Signage Regulations.

A separate Sign Permit is required. Pick up at Town Hall or download online.

· Fees associated with the zoning permit process are payable at Town Hall at 125 Reveley Street, Spindale, NC. Payment by card is not accepted.

· Our zoning permit process is essential to properly registering your property use and business. The process also provides vital information to town officials, law enforcement, and fire and emergency services.

Applicable Statutes:

NC GS 160A-411, 160A-412, & 160A-413

Spindale Town Ordinance - 94.01 Fire Prevention Code and Hazards