Planning, Inspections, & Safety

Employee Responsibilities

The Planning and Inspections Department is comprised of two employees. 

The Director serves as the Code Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector, Planner, and Safety Officer. The Director is responsible for:

  • Reviewing construction plans
  • Inspecting work performed by both licensed and unlicensed contractors
  • Ensuring construction meets the minimum requirements of the North Carolina State Building Codes
A view of the La Grange Town Hall from the street. Trees are visible, as well as a green awning.
  • Enforcing the Town’s code of ordinances to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the public
  • Implementing the Town’s Safety Program and ensuring compliance with OSHA Guidelines.  

The second employee, a Collections Clerk, is responsible for:

  • Performing duties associated with the Town’s cash collection
  • Issuing permits in the absence of the building inspector
  • Scheduling inspections

Planning, Inspections, & Safety Documents

  1. Application for Variance (PDF)
  2. Board and Commission Application (PDF)
  3. Building Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Conditional Use Permit Application (PDF)
  5. Demographic Information (PDF)
  6. La Grange Zoning Ordinance, Amended May 5, 2015 (PDF)
  7. LaGrange Official Zoning Map, Revised December 12, 2011 (PDF)
  8. Land Use Plan (PDF)
  9. Petition for Zoning Map Amendment (PDF)
  10. Petition for Zoning Odinance Text Amendment (PDF)
  11. Special Use Permit Application (PDF)
  12. Town of La Grange Subdivision Ordinance (PDF)