Franklin, NC Public Notices

January 13, 2025

Due to lack of confirmed quorum and due to concerns regarding melting and refreezing of roads after dark, the TDA Board Meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. this evening is being cancelled.

The TDA Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting in February. 

 

November 19, 2024

Franklin Seeks Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and Planning Board Applicants

The Town of Franklin Town Council is accepting applicatons to fill the following vacancies on two community boards. Applications should be submitted no later than December 20, 2024 for consideration. Applications are kept on file for one year. Unless indicated, applicants must be a resident of Franklin to qualify.

• Tourism Development Authority - one (1) vacancy - one position for a resident that must collect occupancy tax within the Franklin town limits, that could be hotel/motel or other short-term rental such as a bed and breakfast or AirBNB or VRBO to qualify. This appointment will fulfill the remaining term, which ends June 2026.

• Planning Board – three (3) vacancies - one position is for a resident of Franklin town limits, one alternate position for a resident of Franklin town limits and one alternate position for an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) member. The term for these appointments is three years.

Applications are available online by clicking or tapping here -or- can be obtained at Town Hall, 95 East Main Street, Franklin. For more information, contact Town Clerk Nicole Bradley at 828-524-2516 x 312 or via email at nbradley@franklinnc.com

These appointments will be on the January 2025 meeting Town Council agenda.

2025 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 2025. If you have any questions, please call Justin Setser at 828-524-2516.

2025
January 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
February 17, 2025
March 17, 2025
April 21, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 16, 2025
July 21, 2025
August 18, 2025
September 15, 2025
October 20, 2025
November 17, 2025
December 15, 2025

 

2025 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.

2025 Meetings
January 13, 2025 (Tuesday)
February 10, 2025
March 10, 2025
April 14, 2025
May 12, 2025
June 9, 2025
July 14, 2025
August 11, 2025
September 8, 2025
October 13, 2025
November 10, 2025
December 8, 2025

 

2025 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 13th
Monday, February 10th
Monday, March 10th
Monday, April 14th
Monday, May 12th
Monday, June 9th
Monday, July 14th
Monday, August 11th
Monday, September 8th
Monday, October 13th
Monday, November 10th
Monday, December 8th

 

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Now Operational at Town Hall

The Town of Franklin partnered with Duke Energy to install a level 3 fast-charging station in the town hall parking lot. Town Planner/IT Director Justin Setser worked closely with Duke to have the installation done without cost to taxpayers.

This is a fast-charging station and the cost is set through Shell Recharge via the Green Lot App. The fees are paid via a credit card scanning system and the Town does not receive any funding from the stations. “The need for EV charging was brought to our attention and we felt that the location would be beneficial for downtown visitation,” Setzer said.

There are two charging stations available with one indicated for handicapped accessibility. The charge time is dependent upon a vehicle’s battery status at the time of charging.

 

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)