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Frequently Asked Questions

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For a Rezoning application, how does the scheduling work between the Planning Board and Town Board of Commissioners?

Are Preliminary Subdivision Plat (PSP) and Construction Infrastructure Drawings (CID) permitted to be submitted concurrently?

Generally, the answer is no, but Staff will consider this on a case-by-case basis. Consider if a PSP has completed either the V1 or the V2 (more likely the latter) review, and there are only generally minor/small items to revise/correct, the Town may agree to accept the initial submittal of CID plans for the next available monthly cycle. Staff would encourage a developer to budget 2 monthly review cycles – each cycle amounts to 2 months - for PSP review before planning to submit the CID plans. Any additional time on the part of the developer to make revisions and resubmit by the next deadline would be the cause of the developer.

How can I get my Final Plat signed by the Town?

The Town Planning Director is the primary signature authority for recordation plats and can sign either digital/electronic submittals (i.e. Docusign) or hard copy versions (plastic mylar or paper).  The Town does not retain a physical copy of signed Final Plats either pre- or post-recording.  Same-day hard copy signatures should not be assumed; make an appointment with the Planning Director to seek that.  Contact the Wake County Register of Deeds for all questions regarding the recordation of Final Plats. Always inform the Planning staff of the recordation information after a plat is recorded.

Are there Town regulations regarding renting my home as a "short-term rental" (ie VRBO, etc.)?
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Technical Review Committee (TRC)

All ABC permits are issued by the ABC Commission in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws and Rules of North Carolina, Chapter 18B. The ABC Commission reviews and issues one-time permits for limited special occasions and special events, as well as permits for retail and commercial activity. 

Inspection Zoning Compliance Form

Local Government Opinion Form

ABC permits also require a Wake County Permit (nonbuilding permit)

In Rolesville Town limits and Extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), Wake County GIS/911 assigns addresses for properties and feature requiring an address. 

*Construction Drawings, Site Development Plans, Final Plats and Permits will not be approved with a "0" address (i.e. 0 South Main Street).

Per NC General Statute § 160D-907  

A Family care home is allowed in all zoning districts and is classified as a home with support and supervisory personnel that provides room and board, personal care, and habilitation services in a family environment for not more than six resident persons with disabilities.  

The Town of Rolesville LDO Section 5.1.2.H. Characterizes a Family Care Facility as:  

A care home having two (2) to six (6) residents. The structure of
a family care home may be no more than two (2) stories high, and none of the
aged or persons with disability being served there may be housed in the upper
story without provision for two (2) direct exterior ground-level accesses to the
upper story. Per G.S. 131D, family care homes are facilities that provide health,
counseling, or related services for persons with a disability in a family type of environment. Disable persons include those with a temporary or permanent physical, emotional, or mental disability, but not including persons who are dangerous to others as defined in G.S. 122C-3(11)b.

5. Use Standard

Family care homes shall be prohibited from being located within a one-half-mile radius of an existing family care home. * 

Step one: Please review the list of Licensed Family Care Homes. 

Step two: Please contact DHHS to initiate the application process. Town staff will complete the zoning verification form requested by the State during the application process. 

Family Care Facilities are permitted in most residential zoning districts (AC, NC, MH, RL, RM, RH, and TC) and do not require prior authorization.

Please contact thayslette@rolesvillenc.gov with questions after initiating the application.

The Town of Rolesville does not issue a building permit for a fence however, we do have several guidelines in our Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Section 6.5 that need to be followed such as:

6.5.C. Exemptions

6.5.E.1 Materials

6.5.1.3. Maintenance

6.5.E.4.b. Height

The maximum height of a fence or wall within required rear and side setbacks shall be six (6) feet in residential zoning districts. Fences and berms are not permitted in front setbacks unless a subdivision fence or wall is permitted in a site plan for a subdivision.

No easement may be built in per Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Section 5.2.A.3. Accessory Uses

3. Accessory buildings or structures may be erected three (3) feet from the property line but may not be permitted in any recorded easement

Food Trucks are regulated by Wake County Health & Services and require both a Wake County Vending Food Permit and a Town of Rolesville Food Truck Permit to operate in the Town of Rolesville under LDO Section 5.2.C. Food Trucks. 

Please contact Tanner Hayslette, Planner I with any questions.

Thank you for your interest in starting a business in Rolesville. Please review the Town of Rolesville Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Section 5.2.B. 

If your Home Business meets the requirements in the application, please proceed with the steps to get started.

  1. Contact the State of NC Business Licensing Agency
  2. Complete a Home Occupation Permit Application.

Please contact Tanner Hayslette, Planner I with any questions.

 

The Impervious Coverage limit for each property is controlled and maintained by the Wake County Watershed Management Department. Please contact a staff member via the link above with inquiries.

An irrigation system requires a Plumbing Trade Permit and a Stub & Meter Permit from the City of Raleigh. 

Please visit the Permit page for more information.

***Starting June 1, 2025, Raleigh Water is updating the water and sewer permitting and plan review process for our merger communities. Key changes include:

 

  • Utility Connection & Stub Permits will be issued through Raleigh’s Permit and Development Portal.
  • Applicants must submit plans to both the merger town and Raleigh portals.
  • Construction Drawings will be reviewed and approved in Raleigh’s system.
  • Payments for plan reviews will move to Raleigh’s portal for all projects.

 

For more information about the Raleigh Water Development Review Team visit the DevRev Page

The Town of Rolesville issues building permits after the Wake County Permits and Inspections Department approves the application. Once the building permit is issued, the Town of Rolesville contracts with the Wake County Inspections Office to perform our building inspections under the 2018 Building Code.

Please visit the Wake County Permit Portal and the Town of Rolesville Permit page for permit and inspection information.

* Irrigation Permits require two (2) permits. Wake County issues one Plumbing Trade permit, and the City of Raleigh Public Utilities issues the second permit for the stub and meter connection. 

*  Public records requests related to inspections, plans, or other documentation can be requested through the Wake County Communication Office website:  https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/communications-office

* North Carolina Division of Historical Resources, Archives and Records Retention Table states we are obligated to keep permit and inspection records for six (6) years, and blueprints can be destroyed once the job is completed.

* The City of Raleigh Public Utilities offers water and sewer services to in-town residents. Please call 919-996-3245 to inquire about services.

The Town of Rolesville retains permitting records for six years from the date of permit issuance per the NC General Records Retention Schedule.

Records older than six years and copies of subdivision plans may possibly be found by contacting the Wake County Register of Deeds to request a copy of a real estate document.

The Town of Rolesville provides access to public records under the provisions of the North Carolina Public Records Act (N.C.G.S. §§ 132-1 et seq), which expresses the State's policy regarding public records.

Public records requests may be made in person, by mail, phone, or email to the Town Clerk. For written requests, you may download and complete the Public Records Request Form.

Public records requests related to inspections, plans, or other documentation can be requested through the Wake County Communication Office website. 

Right-of-way encroachment Agreements are reviewed by the Town Manager. Please contact the Town Clerk for an application or to request additional information.

A sign such as a yard sale, car wash or for sale sign does not require a permit, however, many other signs such as banners, temporary (90 days) and permanent signs do require a permit. 

For more information, please visit the Permit page.

To report a Street Light outage, please use either of the links below for the two power providers that serve the Rolesville area; locate the outage on a map and request service. The Town pays for the electricity to operate street lights located within public streets that are within Town Limits. There are many areas near and adjacent Town limits that are not in Town Limits, and are thus Wake County.

Duke Energy  

Wake Electric

Addresses, Road Names and Street Signs

Wake County GIS provides address validation, street name approval, address changes, updates, and information about displaying addresses and information about street name signs. 

The Town of Rolesville recommends obtaining street names and addresses before applying for Construction Infrastructure Drawings (CIDs) to avoid issues with permit issuance of mail kiosks, retaining walls, sign easements, etc. 

Please contact GIS911addressing@wake.gov with any questions.

Wake County has authority over Watershed Management of Rolesville. 

For information on how to inquire about 

*Drainage from adjoining properties

*Impervious surface

*Report mud from construction sites

*Report a concern

Please visit the Wake County Watershed Management: Erosion & Sedimentation Control, Floodplain & Stormwater Management website.

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, or ETJ, is a planning tool enabled by the North Carolina General Assembly that allows municipalities to regulate planning and zoning decisions outside their corporate limits. So, for example, if your property is in the Town of Rolesville’s ETJ and you wish to make any improvements, you would be required to follow the Town of Rolesville’s land development ordinances and permitting procedures. However, your property is considered part of Wake County’s jurisdiction for non-development-related matters. You will never pay municipal taxes if you’re in the ETJ, nor will your property ever be involuntarily annexed by any municipality. For specific questions about how being in the ETJ affects your property, contact the Planning Department.

To find the Zoning Jurisdiction for your property, we utilize a website maintained by the City of Raleigh called IMaps. 

To research this information, click the IMaps link above, enter the address or PIN in the property search field on the right. Scroll to the jurisdiction to confirm your jurisdiction. 

On IMAPS, you can find such information as

*Zoning (In-Town vs. ETJ)

*Deed

*and much more

 

In accordance with state law, NCDOT maintains all public roads in unincorporated county jurisdiction. You can check the jurisdiction of your road by looking at NCDOT’s secondary road database or this interactive map. Please note, the map is updated quarterly.

If your road is not a legal private road and is not listed in NCDOT’s database, it may be an orphan road. See more information on orphan roads here.

1. To find a zoning district for a property, please visit the IMaps webpage.

2. To request a Zoning Verification letter for a business, please submit a Zoning Verification letter form. * Please note that a zoning verification letter will only include:

  • Address
  • PIN
  • Current Zoning

It will not include inspection, zoning violation, or previous entitlement information. 

Public records requests related to inspections, plans, or other documentation can be requested through the Wake County Communication Office website. 

3. A zoning verification letter will be provided for a Family Care Home upon the request of DHHS.