Resources for Business & Property Owners

Forms & Applications

Apply for Permits - Electronic Plan Review
If you have questions about types of permits and/or approvals that may be required, reach out to the Planning Department at 919-435-9510

Commercial Permits & Inspections

Downtown Area Permitting
Follows the same permitting process as applies to the entire Town, but may have additional considerations or recommendations. 

Downtown Events and Collaborative Programs Grant (PDF, 149.1 KB)

Facade Improvement Grant Program 
Applies to buildings in the Municipal Service District (MSD) in Downtown Wake Forest

Planning Forms & Applications
Contains all checklists that outline requirements for Planning applications. 

Rehabilitation Tax Credit Programs (Historic Property Owners)
Reach out to the Historic Preservation division of the Planning Department for more information. 

Sign Permitting

 

Right of Way Encroachments

Wake Forest Overview
Required for the installation of any non-Town related items within a Town-maintained street right-of-way, sidewalk, or parking lot by a private individual, group, business, or homeowners/business association.

Major Encroachment Application
Required for hardscape, streetscape, utilities, and building elements

Minor Encroachment Application
Required for outdoor merchandise, street furniture, awnings, and signage

ROW Policy for Homeowners

ROW Policy for Business Owners

 

General Resources

Approved Special Events

Code of Ordinances

Downtown Map
Interactive map of Downtown businesses

Downtown Parking
Map of parking areas Downtown

Downtown Plan 

Meetings & Events

Municipal Service District Map

Report a Problem
Report issues (damaged sidewalk, etc.) or violations of Town ordinances

Unified Development Ordinance
Review the Town’s development regulations

Zoning Enforcement