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DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wilkesboro Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to consider the following:
Text Amendment Application: TA 2025-02 Subject: Home Occupations
The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comments on a proposed amendment to the Town of Wilkesboro Zoning Ordinance related to regulations governing Home Occupations.
The Wilkesboro Planning Board reviewed the request on February 24, 2026, and recommended approval of the amendment, finding it consistent with the Town of Wilkesboro 2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. A copy of the proposed amendment is available for public inspection in the Planning and Community Development Department at Wilkesboro Town Hall during normal business hours.
Due to work in progress at the Wilkesboro Civic Center, no further civic center reservations will be taken until further notice.
Ken Noland, Town Manager
Brian Severt, Public Works Superintendent
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - TOWN OF WILKESBORO
2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPRROPIATION
The 2026-2027 proposed budget for the Town of Wilkesboro has been submitted to the Wilkesboro Town Council. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection (NC § 159-13(b)) at the Finance Department located at 203 West Main Street in Wilkesboro.
The Wilkesboro Town Council will meet to conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget at 5:30 P.M. May 4, 2026, in the lobby of the Town Hall, located at 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
In accordance with North Carolina § 158-7.1(c), notice is also given that public comment will be received by the Town Council at the time of the public hearing regarding a request made by the Wilkes Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for the allocation of funds by the Town to EDC to further its ongoing plans for development or expansion of business and industry in Wilkes County by increasing the inventory of available building sites and buildings, improving infrastructure, conducting due diligence inquiries and furthering other aspects of EDC’s programmatic plans and designs.
After hearing and considering public comments, the Wilkesboro Town Council will vote at that meeting on both the proposed budget and EDC’s request for funding.
Donna Rhodes, Town Clerk
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
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