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

All businesses or businesses changing use, ownership or location are required to obtain a Zoning Permit. 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, fire/rescue and emergency services.

To obtain a Zoning Permit, check which zoning district your property is zoned for.

Find your property on Spindale’s Zoning Map and also type in your property address at Rutherford County NC GIS.

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/reopen for business under the same or different name. 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 permit process are payable by cash or check at Town Hall, 125 Reveley Street, Spindale, NC. Payment by card is currently not accepted.

Applicable Statutes:

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

Spindale Town Ordinance - 94.01 Fire Prevention Code and Hazards