Permits & Applications

Visit the Town Municipal Code website to view the zoning code or Unified Development Code (UDC).

There are a number of projects and processes that require permits or approvals, including:

  • Starting a new business
  • New development
  • Subdivision of land
  • Modifying a building (commercial or residential)
  • Putting up a fence
  • Installing a sign

Resources

  • Not sure where to begin? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or, just give us a call at 919-553-5002
  • Want to find out the deadline to submit? Check out our 2021 Submittal and Meeting Calendar
  • Do I have to go before Town Council? Review our Application Process Document (PDF)
  • Want to determine the construction utility fees should your proposal be approved? Please contact Clayton's engineering department for an estimate of these fees
  • Need a fence, shed, or garage permit? It's all in our Accessory Structure Guide Sheet (PDF)

Applications, Forms & Permits

All the applications and permits you need - at your finger tips! Many things that need to be done in our community need a form or a permit.

Please note: We will not accept any documents unless they are in PDF format only. Please do not submit pictures of applications or site plans.

Documents

  1. Administrative Amendment (PDF)
  2. Administrative Appeal (PDF)
  3. Annexation (Corporate) (PDF)
  4. Annexation (Individual) (PDF)
  5. Annexation (LLC) (PDF)
  6. Annexation (Partnership) (PDF)
  7. Cell Tower Application (New or Modifications) (PDF)
  8. Conditional Zoning (PDF)
  9. Conditional Zoning with Master Plan (PDF)
  10. Downtown Facade Improvement Grant (PDF)
  11. Neighborhood Meeting Information (PDF)
  12. Ordinance Amendment Application (PDF)
  13. Owner's Consent Form (PDF)
  14. Rezoning (PDF)
  15. Road Name Approval (PDF)
  16. Signs - Alternative Sign Plan Application (PDF)
  17. Signs - Permanent Sign Permit (PDF)
  1. Site Plan Application (PDF)
  2. Small Cell Application (PDF)
  3. Special Use Permit (PDF)
  4. Street Name Change Petition Application (PDF)
  5. Subdivision - Final Plat, Minor Subdivision Plat (PDF)
  6. Subdivision - Major Subdivision (Preliminary Subdivision) (PDF)
  7. Subdivision - Master Plan Phase Minor (PDF)
  8. Subdivision - Recombination Plat or Exempt Plat (PDF)
  9. Temporary Sign Permit (PDF)
  10. Temporary Use Permit (PDF)
  11. Tree Clearing Certificate (PDF)
  12. Variance (PDF)
  13. Virtual Meeting Information (COVID-19 Policy) (PDF)
  14. Wastewater Allocation Policy and Request Form (PDF)
  15. Zoning Compliance (PDF)
  16. Zoning Verification Letter Request (PDF)