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Due to extreme fire danger caused by ongoing drought conditions and little to no rain in the forecast, all campfires are strictly prohibited at any campground during Merlefest weekend.
We understand that enjoying a campfire is a big part of the camping experience during MerleFest. However, current conditions create a serious risk for rapid fire spread, and for the safety of our community and visitors, this precaution is necessary.
This decision has been made through a coordinated effort between the Town of Wilkesboro Fire Marshal, the Wilkes County Fire Marshal’s Office, and the North Carolina Forest Service.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping keep everyone safe.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Jonah B. Absher
Fire Marshal, Wilkesboro Fire Department, 400 S. Cherry St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697, (336) 667-6228
Robbie Bolin
Fire Marshal, Wilkes Co. Fire Marshal’s Office, 580 Poplar Grove Rd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697, (336) 921-7533
Jeremiah Greene
Wilkes Co. Ranger, N. C. Forest Service, 638 New Browns Ford Rd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697, (336) 973-4104
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR THE TOWN OF WILKESBORO
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Effective immediately, the Town of Wilkesboro Fire Department Fire Marshal, in coordination with the Wilkes County Fire Marshal’s Office, has issued a local burn ban on ALL outdoor burning within the town limits of Wilkesboro.
This ban prohibits any open burning within 100 feet of any structure, regardless of previously issued burn permits or existing town ordinances. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
• Recreational fires
• Portable outdoor fireplaces|
• Burning of yard debris
• Outdoor fire pits
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Wilkesboro will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments regarding a Special Use Permit request submitted by Resource Housing Group on behalf of Wilkes Development Company, LLC, for property located at TBD Olive Drive, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, identified as Parcel ID 3858-01-1531, containing approximately 2.48 acres.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Town of Wilkesboro will be holding a public hearing to solicit citizen input on the submission of applications for Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief Funds (CDBG-DR) funds. The CDBG funds will be used to assist the Town with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the Wilkesboro Town Hall located at 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
Regular meetings of the board shall be held at the Wilkesboro Town Hall; provided that if the Chairman so directs, meetings may be held at any other place in the Town. The meeting date is usually the fourth Wednesday bi-monthly at 3:00pm.
July 24, 2024 3:00 pm
October 23, 2024 3:00 pm - moved to October 30, 2024 3:00 pm
January 22, 2024 3:00 pm
April 23, 2024 3:00 pm
Last updated on 01-06-2026
|
Town Council |
Member | Appointment | End Date |
|
Doug Setzer (Ex-officio) |
Barry Bush (Chair) | September 2024 | June 2027 |
| Sam Call (Vice Chair) | September 2024 | June 2026 | |
| Donna Riddle | September 2024 | June 2026 | |
| Gary Blevins | September 2024 | June 2027 | |
| Matthew Clay | June 2025 | June 2027 | |
| Kayla McCoy | September 2024 | June 2027 | |
| Andrew Carlton, Planning Director | ----- | ----- |
Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held at the Wilkesboro Town Hall; provided that if the Chairman so directs, meetings may be held at any other place in the Town. The meeting date is usually the first Tuesday bi-monthly at 1:00 pm.
Special meetings of the Commission may be called at any time by the Chairman, provided that at least forty-eight (48) hours notice is given to each member.
Whenever there is no business for the Commission, the Chairman may dispense with a regular meeting by giving notice to all members no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to that time set for the meeting.
This board was formerly known as the Tree Board but was changed to the Landscaping Planning and Review Board to better reflect its duties to care, protect, pruning, planting, and replacement of publicly owned trees and shrubs in parks, along streets, and in other public areas. The Wilkesboro Tree Ordinance was enacted by the Wilkesboro Town Council in 2006, and any amendments thereto. The Town of Wilkesboro, realizing that trees have a profound effect on the quality of life in the community, deems it necessary and desirable in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare to enact an ordinance for the preservation, planting, replacement and removal of trees without denying the reasonable use and enjoyment of real property.
The purpose of the Landscaping Planning and Review Board and Tree Ordinance is to regulate the planting of new trees and shrubbery; to vigorously encourage the protection of existing trees and shrubbery, including their root systems; to regulate the preservation, replacement, and indiscriminate removal of trees and to establish procedures for fulfilling these purposes.
The Tree Board for the Town of Wilkesboro fulfills the following responsibilities and duties:
Tree Ordinance amendment review and administration;
Landscape Architecture Planning for the Town of Wilkesboro
Landscape Plan Review
Tree Removal Permit issuance
If you should need further information or a copy of an agenda or minutes not listed, please contact Planning Director at 336-838-3951 ext. 1010, 1011 or email for this information.
