Weaverville – Despite higher interest rates, the Town of Weaverville is experiencing significant growth, along with the North Buncombe area, and there are no signs of this growth slowing down. According to James Eller, the Weaverville Planning Director, the number of zoning permits issued during the second quarter of this year has increased substantially compared to the first quarter.
During the second quarter, a total of 42 zoning permits were issued, while in the first quarter, only 22 permits were issued, nearly doubling. This indicates a remarkable increase in construction and development activities in the town. The breakdown of the 42 permits reveals that the majority were related to residential single-family dwellings and internal upfits or accessory structures.
Specifically, 11 permits were issued for residential single-family dwellings, while 18 permits were for internal upfits or accessory structures in residential properties. The commercial sector also saw growth, with one new commercial permit issued and 12 permits for internal upfits or accessory structures in commercial buildings. Additionally, four sign permits were issued during this period.
In comparison, during the first quarter, there were fewer permits issued. Only three permits were for residential single-family dwellings, and 15 permits were for internal upfits or accessory structures in residential properties. No new commercial permits were issued, and only four permits were issued for internal upfits or accessory structures in commercial buildings.
Before you think it is just because of warmer weather, the Tribune also looked at last year’s second quarter report. The report showed 34 total zoning permits issued, with eight being residential single-family dwellings and 19 internal upfit or accessory structures. There were two new commercial permits with five internal upfit or accessory structures and two sign permits.
These statistics clearly demonstrate that Weaverville and the North Buncombe area are currently hotspots for new construction and development. The substantial increase in zoning permits during the second quarter compared to the first quarter of this year and the second quarter of last year indicates a growing demand for real estate and property improvements in the region. As a result, it can be inferred that the town’s growth is on an upward trajectory and shows no signs of slowing down at present.