Board of Planning & Adjustment
Board of Planning & Adjustment
Photo - Courtesy of Glenn Brady
Effective October 18, 2009 the Town of Tryon Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment were combined into one board called the Tryon Board of Planning & Adjustment. The Town of Tryon's Planning & Adjustment Board acts in an advisory capacity to the Town Council on planning, zoning, and subdividsion matters in the Tryon town limits and within the town's one mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The Board will consist of seven (7) members and two (2) alternates; four (4) of the members and one (1) alternate shall be residents of the Town of Tryon and appointed by the Town Board of Commissioners, and three (3) members and one (1) alternate shall be residents of the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Tryon and appointed by the Polk County Board of Commissioners. The Board meets at Town Fire Department on the second Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM, and all meetings are open to the public. If you wish to be included on the agenda of a particular meeting, please submit your request along with all applicable documents at least fifteen (15) business days prior to a scheduled meeting.
Board Members - Town Appointments
Harriett Sams
Happy McLeod
Joan Roseberry
John Salmon
ETJ Appointments
Litchfield Carpenter
John Walters (Chairman)
Vince Krydynski
Alternates
Jim Ott (Town)
Reggie Drake (ETJ)
Zoning permits are required for construction projects, business openings, changes in land or building use, and the erection of any sign. Zoning permits are issued at Town Hall and must be obtained before applying for a building permit. For a list of fees, click here. Information regarding zoning issues is available by contacting Joey Davis at 828.859.9566.
Polk County Building Inspection Department provides all building permit information and building inspection services. The Town of Tryon owns Lake Lanier and has a Lake Use Ordinance. Prior to any construction of a dock, boathouse, or any structure over the water a building permit or other official document must be obtained from Greenville County, SC Codes Enforcement (Ph# 864.467.7016) prior to a permit from the Town of Tryon being issued. Please note - zoning permits obtained from the Town do not exclude or excuse parties from obtaining, and properly displaying, permits required by the Polk County or Greenville County building inspector.
Click here for
| Town of Tryon's Zoning Ordinance |
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| Zoning Map |
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| Lake Lanier Use Ordinance |
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| Map of the "Narrows" of Lake Lanier |
Ready to apply for a permit? Here's the links to the forms you'll need.
| Zoning Permit Application |
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| Land Development Application |
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| Site Plan Checklist |
What if you have a complaint about an issue relating to zoning? You'll need to submit a complaint notice so that the allegation can be investigated. Click the link below to file a complaint report.
| Complaint Report |
What if what you want to do isn't permitted by the Zoning Ordinance or you need to request a change that is specific to your project? You'll need to submit a variance request which will be heard by the Board of Adjustment. Click below for Variance Application.
| Variance Application |
If your permit is denied at the staff level you may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator by filling out the appeal form below.
| Appeal Application |
From time to time the Town may consider rezoning of particular properties. Public hearings will be held so that citizens can provide their input prior to a decision being rendered. If you object to such a rezoning, a petition form can be found below for your use.
| Protest Petition |
Forms can be dropped off at Town Hall, the Tryon Fire Department, or emailed to tfd@tryon-nc.com
While certain requests can be approved at the staff level, other permits require approval of the Planning and Board of Adjustment.