The purpose of the Planning and Zoning Department is to be a customer service department in the following six ways:
To assist the Board of Supervisors with land use planning
To be both proactive and reactive to proper zoning of a land use
Create and enforce ordinances as public guidelines to ensure land use is equitable for all
Issue building permits ensuring that proper construction and safety standards are adhered to
Issue mobile home installation permits to ensure state standards are followed
Address citizen complaints
Codes Adopted by Graham County
2003 International Building Code
1994 Uniform Plumbing Code
2003 International Mechanical Code
2002 National Electric Code
2003 International Residential Code
2003 International Existing Building Code
2003 International Fire Code
2003 International Energy Conservation Code
A copy of the Graham County Building Codes is available in the Graham County Planning and Zoning Department for public inspection during regular working hours.
