Planning
Need a zoning permit?
Sawmills contracts with the Western Piedmont Council of Government (WPCOG) for planning services.
The Planner is in Sawmills on Tuesdays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and Fridays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
If you call or email anytime, the Planner might be able to write a permit and leave it waiting for you to pick up if it is a simple project. Some residential projects should be discussed in person; commercial projects most of the time require site plans that take more than a day to review.
Need a building or septic permit?
Directions to Caldwell County Building Inspections and Health Department
- From Sawmills Town Hall, take Hwy 321A north.
- After 4 miles turn left on Southwest Blvd.
- After another 4 miles, at the major intersection with Hwy 64, turn left onto Hwy 64/Morganton Blvd.
- Within a half-mile, turn left into the Caldwell County government center.
Caldwell County Building Inspections and Caldwell County Health Department
Need a rezoning?
Sawmills Planning Board and Town Council meet regularly to review rezonings and other matters. Contact Town Hall at (828) 396-7903 for an initial consult. Most rezoning cases take 4 months to process and cost $200 in application fees.
Need more information?
What is storm water and what am I required to do?
Storm Water Information
What age mobile homes can be moved to Sawmills?
1994 – with a few exceptions and other conditions
What can I do with my land?
Table of Permitted Uses
What are my setbacks?
Dimensional Table
Ordinances:
Zoning, Subdivision, Watershed, Flood, Minimum Housing, Nuisances
Demolition Contractor Request for Proposal
