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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
In addition, all outdoor burning beyond 100 feet of a structure is also prohibited due to a statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service, which takes effect at 6:00 PM this evening and applies to all 100 counties in North Carolina.
This local burn ban is issued in accordance with the North Carolina Fire Code, Chapter 3, Section 307, which authorizes the prohibition of open burning when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. Current dry weather conditions have significantly increased the risk of wildfire.
This burn ban is effective immediately and supersedes all Town of Wilkesboro burning ordinances until officially lifted.This burn ban will remain in effect until sufficient rainfall reduces fire danger. The ban will only be lifted following guidance and recommendations from the North Carolina Forest Service.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Fire Marshal J.B. Absher
336-667-6228 (Office)
336-928-5117 (Mobile)
TOWN OF WILKESBORO
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.
The applicant is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to allow the development of a multi-family apartment building for senior living within the General Business (B-2) zoning district.
The proposed project, known as Gateway Commons, consists of a 64-unit senior living community designed to provide housing for older adults within the Town of Wilkesboro.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and present comments either in favor of or in opposition to the request.
THE TOWN OF WILKESBORO TO HOLD 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.
This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Ken Noland at (336) 838-3951 or at 203 W. Main St, Wilkesboro, for accommodations for this request.
Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Ken Noland al (336) 838-3951 o en 203 W. Main St., Wilkesboro de alojamiento para esta solicitud.
Hearing impaired persons desiring additional information or having questions regarding this subject should call Relay North Carolina at 711 or (800) 735-2962.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WILKESBORO
Notice is hereby given that the Wilkesboro Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Wilkesboro Town Hall Council Chambers, 203 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC, to consider the following rezoning request:
Rezoning Request: RZ 2026-01
Applicant: Spicoli Enterprises, LLC
Property Location: UNK Gilreath Street
Parcel ID: 2200019 (0.69 acres)
Current Zoning: R-20 Suburban Residential
Proposed Zoning: R-6 General Residential
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
The application is available for public inspection in the Planning and Community Development Department, Town Hall, during normal business hours.
Town Hall Telephone: 336-838-3951 Planning extensions: 1010, 1011, or 1016 or email: planning@wilkesboronc.org
