Franklin, NC Public Notices

March 04, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
Franklin Town Council Resolution (unsigned) to identify the various business districts and geographical areas in Franklin

View / Read Proposed Franklin Town Council Resolution » (PDF)

At the March 2, 2026 Town Council meeting Vice Mayor Mike Lewis proposed using the designations "Uptown" and "Downtown" to differentiate the various business districts and geographical areas in Franklin.  Because this is a new item of business, individuals have been asked to consider the proposed resolution and provide feedback to the Town Council at the April meeting.   

 

March 02, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
RFP for Allman Drive/Cartoogechaye Creek Boardwalk

View / Download RFP for Allman Drive Boardwalk » (PDF)
View / Download Allman Drive Boardwalk Engineered Plans » (PDF)

The Town of Franklin is soliciting bids for a project (this Request for Proposals, the “RFP”) which will include the preparation for and construction of a 180 LF boardwalk. The denuded limits for the project are approximately 0.77 AC. As part of an effort to maintain and improve connectivity, a boardwalk adjacent to the wetland area along the Allman Drive greenway connector path is proposed. This new connector and boardwalk will allow Appalachian Trail hikers the ability to connect to the greenway and avoid having to walk in a high vehicular traffic area.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment necessary to clear, grade, and construct the boardwalk in accordance with drawings, specifications and per applicable standards and ADA requirements. Bids shall include all areas identified as part of the engineered plans which are available for viewing or download below.

View / Download Allman Drive Boardwalk Engineered Plans » (PDF)

The deadline for responding to this RFP is 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Submissions should be made to: Bill Deal, Public Works Director, Town of Franklin, 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Questions may be sent to bdeal@franklinnc.com and must be submitted no later than March 20 to allow for any addendum to be published.

The Department of Public Works prefers to receive submitted materials via mail or Courier with subject line “Proposal Cartoogechaye Boardwalk”.

 

February 3, 2026

Town of Franklin Payment System Interruption Restored

The Town of Franklin can once again take and process utility and tax payments. The payment system interruption has been remedied and programs restored. As noted previously, any payments for January that would have been made after the 15th, the late payment penalty has been waived and there have been no service cut offs due to delinquent payments.

 

2026 Planning Board Meeting Schedule

Regularly scheduled meetings of the Town of Franklin Planning Board are held the 3rd Monday of each month (with the exception of holidays) beginning at 4:00 pm in the Town Hall Boardroom at 95 East Main Street in Franklin, NC. For information call 828-524-2516. While meetings are scheduled on a regular basis, they will be cancelled if there is no business to bring before this board.

The following is a list of the regularly scheduled Planning Board meetings for 2026. If you have any questions, please call Justin Setser at 828-524-2516.

2026
January 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
February 16, 2026
March 16, 2026
April 20, 2026
May 18, 2026
June 15, 2026
July 20, 2026
August 17, 2026
September 21, 2026
October 19, 2026
November 16, 2026
December 21, 2026

 

2026 Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule

Regularly scheduled meetings of the Town of Franklin Board of Adjustment are held the 2nd Monday of each month (with the exception of holidays) beginning at 4:00 pm in the Town Hall Boardroom at 95 East Main Street in Franklin, NC. For information call 828-524-2516. Please note meetings will be cancelled if there is no business to bring before this board.

2026 Meetings
January 12, 2026
February 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
April 13, 2026
May 11, 2026
June 8, 2026
July 13, 2026
August 10, 2026
September 14, 2026
October 12, 2026
November 9, 2026
December 14, 2026

 

2026 Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Meetings

Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting for the Franklin Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is held monthly, on the second Monday in the Town Hall Boardroom, 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC, beginning at 5:30pm.

Monday, January 12th
Monday, February 9th
Monday, March 9th
Monday, April 13th
Monday, May 11th
Monday, June 8th
Monday, July 13th
Monday, August 10th
Monday, September 14th
Monday, October 12th
Monday, November 9th
Monday, December 14th

 

Sunny Side Disc Golf Course Rules

The Town of Franklin announces rules for Sunny Side Disc Golf Course ...

1. Use of disc golf course is first come first serve.
2. Please pick up all trash and place in trash receptacles.
3. Use of disc golf course after dark is prohibited.
4. Pick Up after pets.
5. Do not throw discs toward vehicles.
6. Amplification equipment is prohibited.
7. No alcohol on the premise. This is strictly prohibited. All violators will be prosecuted.
8. No concealed weapons are allowed on the premise.

 

Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey

Macon and Clay Counties, the Towns of Franklin, Hayesville and Highlands, along with other participating stakeholders, are now working to update the region’s multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of this Plan is to identify and assess our community’s natural hazard risks and determine how to best minimize or manage those risks. Upon completion, the Plan will represent a comprehensive multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the two-county region.

This survey questionnaire provides an opportunity for you to share your opinions and participate in the mitigation planning process. The information you provide will help us better understand your hazard concerns and can lead to mitigation activities that should help lessen the impact of future hazard events.

Click here to participate in the survey »

 

Town Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Vacancies

The Town of Franklin is currently seeking to fill three vacancies on the Town Planning Board/Board of Adjustment. Seats open are: one in-town resident seat, one in-town Alternate resident seat and an ETJ resident seat. Download an application below in PDF format.

» Application for Appointment to Boards & Authorities (PDF)

The Board of Adjustment meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. and the Planning Board meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. The meetings are held in the Town Hall Board Room. A time commitment of approximately 2 hours a month is necessary. A resume and current address is required. For more information or to express an interest in serving on the board, please contact Town Planner, Justin Setser at (828) 524-2516.

 

Reserving Town Facilities & Requesting Street Closures

The Town of Franklin, NC receives many requests to reserve Memorial Park and the Gazebo on the Square for special events.

To reserve Memorial Park » Click Here
To reserve the Gazebo on the Square click here to » Download Gazebo Reservation Form (PDF)

Some events require street closures. All street closings must be presented to the Town Council for approval. All requests must be submitted to the Town Manager one week prior to the scheduled Town Council meeting. The Franklin Town Council meets the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Boardroom located at 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

To request a road closure for a special event click here to » Download Road Closure Request Form (PDF)