PLANNING DEPARTMENT

ZONING: 

Zoning Office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM until Noon.

You may also make appointments for other times by calling (828) 890-2901.

The Town of Mills River adopted its Zoning Ordinance in March of 2004.  This Ordinance manages different types of land uses and where development is allowed in the Town.  Citizens who wish to develop property in the Town or utilize existing development are required to obtain a Zoning Permit from the Town of Mills River.

Henderson County requires citizens developing property in Mills River to have a Mills River Zoning Permit before issuing a building inspection or septic system permit.  The Zoning Administrator is available to assist with questions concerning zoning or the permitting process in the Town.  Copies of Zoning Ordinances and Zoning Permits can be obtained at Town Hall.

Click HERE for applications and forms.

Click HERE to review the Town's Code of Ordinances.

Click HERE to review the Town's Sign Ordinance.

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

The Town adopted a Subdivision Ordinance which controls the subdividing of land located in Mills River in March 2004.  Regulations differ based upon the size of the development. 

Click HERE for Subdivision Application form.

Click HERE for Major Subdivision Checklist.

Click HERE for Minor Subdivision Checklist.

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Click HERE to review the Town of Mills River fee schedule.

ZONING INFORMATION


(Note:  These items may also be viewed at the Town of Mills River Office.)

Click HEREfor information on the CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATIONS.

Click HERE for INSTRUCTIONS on "how to" for your parcel and zoning using the Henderson County GIS mapping.

Click HERE to go to the HENDERSON COUNTY GIS map site.

Click HEREto view the Town of Mills River ZONING MAP in pdf format.