881 The Graham County Board of Supervisors, on March 4, 2019, approved the following addition/change to the County Planning & Zoning Ordinance 5.13.7. You are urged to consult early and informally with the Planning & Zoning Director, the County Engineer, the County Health Department, and any other technical staff for advice and assistance prior to applying for rezoning, building permits, or improvements of any kind on the property. For example, the following are a few requirements that must be met: 1. Appropriate zoning must be approved by the Board of Supervisors prior to property improvements, potentially taking up to 90 days. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a Drainage Plan, which addresses onsite and offsite drainage impact, must be presented and approved by the County Engineer. 3. A building permit must be obtained prior to any improvement activity 4. Before requesting the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, any required drainage improvement must be completed, inspected, approved, and easements recorded in accordance with the approved Drainage Plan. 5. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the physical access, as indicated on the legal survey (if required) or as indicated on the approved site plan, must be completed and must satisfy the requirements for fire apparatus access in accordance with the International Fire Code adopted by Graham County