When starting a new business, it's important to ensure that you are in compliance with Town ordinances and that you are fulfilling the regulatory standards required for you to operate safely and successfully as part of the Morrisville community. Whether it's filing a rezoning request, performing construction on an existing commercial property, requesting an inspection, or fulfilling any other requirements that you need to get your business started, we're here to help you through the process.

Town Standards and Ordinances

An important step in the process of joining the Morrisville business community is ensuring that your new business adheres to the administration, construction, development, and environmental standards that apply within the jurisdiction of the Town of Morrisville. Click one of the buttons below to learn about these standards.

Looking for information about North Carolina Building Codes? Visit the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Permit Applications and Inspection Requests

The Town of Morrisville's e-Permits & Applications Customer Self Service Portal allows users to file for both residential and commercial building permits and inspections online. Through this portal, you can find, file, and request the fulfillment of all of the permits and inspections required as part of the creation and/or development of your property. Review the Combined Site & Construction Plan Informational Packet for guidance on creating and submitting these documents.

Some permits will require additional documentation, which can be found on the Town's e-Permits & Applications page - along with the contact information for Town staff who can assist you through the application process. We're happy to help. Don't hesitate to reach out with your questions.

Special Events, Food Trucks, & Signs

Special permits are required for special events, such as for festivals or food trucks, as well as for signs. Please click one of the buttons below to learn about the process for applying for these permits. For a summary of the food truck permit process, please see the Morrisville Food Truck Vendor One-Sheet.

Zoning and Rezoning Requests

Zoning is the process by which a town or municipality divides parcels of land and designates them for specific use —the most common of which include broad categories such as residential, commercial, or industrial. As such, each zone is regulated by specific standards and ordinances that dictate what can be built on the land and how the constructed property can be used. Filing for the rezoning of a property is a formal request to modify the official zoning map that currently dictates how specific parcels of land may be used in Morrisville.

Before purchasing a property, it is important to ensure that the property is properly zoned for the type of activity you intend to use it for, such as a business. More information on the process of filing for a rezoning request can be found on the Rezoning Requests page and in the Resident's Guide to the Rezoning Process brochure. Rezoning requests can be made through the e-Permits & Applications Customer Self-Service Portal.

Zoning Violations

Need to report a violation or file a complaint? Please visit the Town of Morrisville Concern Reporter Center. The Concern Reporter Center is a new tool that allows Morrisville residents to report and track non-emergency concerns within the Town. Residents can choose to provide their name and information when making a report, or to report anonymously. For zoning concerns, Morrisville's Code Enforcement Officer will investigate the report and reach out to the reporter if requested.