Archdale, North Carolina Building Permit Guide

Randolph County Building Inspections issues building and trade permits in Archdale, including the part of the City in Guilford County. The City of Archdale Planning & Zoning Department issues the zoning permit, which checks setbacks, land use and stormwater.

What requires a permit in Archdale?

Archdale requires a zoning permit for new buildings, accessory structures such as sheds and carports, external additions, in-ground pools, solar panels, permanent signs, and new concrete or asphalt driveways that cut into a City street or curb. Fences, above-ground pools, interior renovations, gravel driveways, and electrical and plumbing work need no zoning permit, but many of them still need a Randolph County building permit.

Who issues permits in Archdale?

Randolph County Building Inspections issues the building permit. Archdale says the County issues building permits for sites in the City’s zoning jurisdiction in both Randolph and Guilford counties.

Archdale permit types and filing path

Archdale’s zoning permit types are General Zoning (new construction and additions to outside square footage), Signs, Driveway (City-maintained roads) and Energy Systems (single-home solar and wind). Randolph County issues the building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits, and each one has its own permit number.

Permit fees in Archdale

Archdale says all of its zoning permit types currently carry a $40 fee. It can be paid through the City’s payment portal, or in person by cash, check or money order. Randolph County publishes its own fee schedule for building and trade permits.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas coordination

Randolph County inspects building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and insulation work. Since May 1, 2021 each trade has its own permit number, so give the inspection type and the matching permit number when you schedule.

Application documents and plan review

For zoning applications sent by mail or left in the drop box outside City Hall, Archdale asks for the project’s location on the lot (distance from lot lines and other buildings), the address or parcel ID, the project’s dimensions and your contact details.

Once staff confirm the zoning application is complete, you pay the fee, receive the permit, sign it and send back a signed copy. The City says permits may take a few days because of current staff workloads. Randolph County keeps the building and trade records in ePermits.

Before you file

• 01 — Check whether the project needs an Archdale zoning permit.
• 02 — Have the address or parcel ID, the project dimensions and its distance from lot lines.
• 03 — Set up a Randolph County ePermits account.
• 04 — Have general contractor and subcontractor details ready for the trade permits.

How to apply — 6-step Archdale workflow

Inspections and closeout in Archdale

Randolph County performs building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and insulation inspections in Archdale. Contact the inspector for your project area by midnight the day before the inspection and have the permit number ready.

Local details that matter in Archdale

Driveways on City-maintained roads need an Archdale driveway permit. Properties on state-maintained roads do not need the City permit but may need an encroachment agreement from NCDOT.

North Carolina building code

The 2018 North Carolina State Building Code family applies statewide, with the 2020 North Carolina Electrical Code; one- and two-family homes and townhouses still use the 2017 edition. The 2024 code has been delayed and cannot take effect before late 2027. The NC State Building Code and the delayed 2024 edition

Official permitting resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• NC OSFM current codes
• Randolph County Permitting
• Randolph County Building Inspections
• Archdale permit submission guidance
• Archdale individual-lot permitting

Archdale permit FAQ

Who issues building permits in Archdale?

Randolph County Building Inspections issues the building permits for Archdale.

Does that also apply to Archdale property in Guilford County?

Yes. Archdale’s official permitting page states that Randolph County handles building permits for the City’s zoning jurisdiction in both Randolph and Guilford counties.

Who handles zoning?

The City of Archdale Planning & Zoning Department handles the City zoning permit and local zoning review.

What trades does Randolph County inspect?

Randolph County lists building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and insulation among the inspection disciplines it performs.

How are inspections scheduled?

Randolph County directs applicants to contact the appropriate inspector by midnight the day before and provide the permit number.

Simplify Archdale permitting with Alliance Permitting

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in North Carolina. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Archdale permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.