Welcome to Planning and Zoning
Located slightly off the beaten path of I-85, Granite Quarry has grown slowly over the past decades, but as the Central Piedmont Region of North Carolina flourishes, our population growth is picking up speed. Recognizing the value of our small-town atmosphere and charm, the Town took steps to preserve and improve our downtown commercial area by adopting a Downtown Masterplan.
Our updated Granite Quarry Development Ordinance, or GQDO was adopted in June of 2023 and is used by staff, Council, and the Planning Board to ensure quality development throughout the Town and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Under the direction of the Town Manager, the Planning Director coordinates projects with different Town Departments, Citizens, and Boards as well as other public and private agencies to ensure that our Town remains a healthy and vibrant community with a high quality of life for its citizens. The Planning Director provides staff support for the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and the Town's Mayor and Council. The Planning Board meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall and its meetings are open to the public.
Contact the Planning Director at (704)-279-5596, ext. 204 or by email.
Ordinances
Granite Quarry Planning Board
|
| Seat |
Name
|
Resides
|
Term Expires
|
| T1 |
Jerry Holshouser |
Town |
7/31/2026 |
| T2 |
Greg Summitt |
Town |
7/31/2027 |
| T3 |
Joe Hudson |
Town |
7/31/2027 |
| T4 |
Fred Krusemark |
Town |
7/31/2028 |
| T5 |
Jerry Gomez |
Town |
7/31/2028 |
| E1 |
Tamara Alston* |
ETJ |
7/31/2028 |
| E2 |
VACANT |
ETJ |
7/31/2026 |
| |
*pending County appt. |
|
|
Granite Quarry Board of Adjustment
|
| Seat |
Name
|
Resides
|
Term Expires
|
| T1 |
Fred Krusemark |
Town |
7/31/2028 |
| T2 |
Joe Hudson |
Town |
7/31/2027 |
| T3 |
Jerry Holshouser |
Town |
7/31/2026 |
| E1 |
Tamara Alston* |
ETJ |
7/31/2028 |
| E2 |
Greg Lowe |
ETJ |
7/31/2027 |
| ALT |
Greg Summitt |
Town |
7/31/2027 |
| ALT |
Jerry Gomez |
Town |
7/31/2028 |
| |
*pending County appt. |
|
|
►Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure
The Board of Adjustment meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:15 p.m. when there is business.
Master Plans
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Planning and Zoning Forms
Zoning Maps
Please contact the Planning Department with questions regarding a specific parcel of land.
2024 Zoning Map (updated 2025)
Other Useful Links:
Click here for more maps and more information regarding the Granite Quarry 52 Bypass
Annual average daily traffic (AADT) volume maps that present the traffic average for a specific year at specific points on North Carolina's roads.
Rowan County Geographic Information System (GIS)
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