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Have a Road Sign Down or Missing?
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The Planning and Development Department orders green road signs that are damaged or missing. If a stop sign or other information sign is missing or damaged, please contact the DOT at (704).639.7563.
To order a road sign: Have all road names needed to complete the sign and contact Fredda Greer (704) 216.8600. It usually takes 4-5 weeks to complete the sign ordering process. The signs are made to order from out-of-state, so please be patient. If your sign is knocked down and not damaged, it will be put back up in less than 4 weeks.
Fill out a Road Naming Petition and turn it into the Planning Department. The petition will then be turned into the Board of Commissioners for a decision. For more information, please contact Fredda Greer (704).216.8600.
In a major subdivision, new roads must be created to state standards. To find out more information please contact North Carolina DOT or the Salisbury Branch (704).639.7563.
For Commercial Driveways call (704).639.7560.
Rowan County adopted an Addressing Ordinance to ensure that efficient police, fire and emergency service is provided to the citizens of Rowan County. This ordinance requires all new homes to be assigned numbers by the Planning Department Staff in according with accepted procedures.
What do I need to get an address?
In order for the planning department to assign an address a zoning permit must be issued. Vacant lots and structures that do not need zoning permits can not be addressed. Although, a vacant lot ready for permits will receive an address.
Can my driveway be named?
Driveways having more than 2 structures are required to be named. In this case a Road Naming Petition should be filled out and submitted to the Planning Department. Questions? Contact Fredda Greer (704).216.8600.
Why do I have to change my address?
In the case that a new address to be assigned cannot be fit into the existing address scheme of the road, and the inconsistency of addresses is determined to be a public danger, the county may reassign addresses in order to create a consistent range of addresses for that street.
In other words, the Planning Department has the power to reassign addresses to keep 911 addressing safe and efficient for Rowan County residents.