Accounts Receivable

To pay any outstanding non-permit fees or bills please utilize the link provided to the right.

Zoning Permits

A zoning permit is the Town's approval for a proposed use or development. Setbacks, lot configuration, parking, landscaping, and stormwater are reviewd. Any of the following activities require a zoning permit:

• Land distrubance  (Including tree removal, grading, landscaping, parking lots, etc.)
• Accessory Structures (including but not limited to swimming pools, fences, garages, carports),
• Signs
• New Businesses
• Food Trucks
• Temporary Sales
• Solicitor/Door to door sales

Interior work that does not change the use of a property, cause an increase in land disturbance, and does not change the footprint of a structure does not requre a zoning permit, but may require a building permit. 

Building, electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Inspections are handled through the Granville County Inspections department.

Application Process

To apply for a zoning permit for the Town of Butner, please follow the instructions provided below:

1. Fill out an application:
    Zoning Permit - Including new development, fences, accessory structures, new businesses 
    Temporary Use Permit - Including food trucks, temporary sales, and solicitor applications 
2. Obtain a plot plan
    Plot plans are maps showing proposed development. A plat of survey (document normally received when property is purchased) works best for a base for the plot plan as it shows exact property lines and easements. Structures, inlcuding fences are not allowed within any easements. If you do not have access to this document Granville County GIS can be a base. The development must be clearly depicted on the plan with distances in feet from the property lines, and/or any other structures.
3. Create an account on our Online Portal.
    This must be approved by staff before you may continue.
4. Create an application - Attach the pdf application and a site plan to the permit request.
5. Review - staff will submit any comments that will need to be addressed.
6. Payment - once approved, a payment may be made utilizing the portal.