PUBLIC NOTICES
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) & Survey
A Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) needs based multi-modal transportation plan. A CTP represents a community’s consensus on the future transportation network including the existing system and improvements needed to support anticipated growth and development over a 25-30 year timeframe. A CTP is a mutually adopted plan between the state and the local governments. When a CTP is adopted by local governments and the NCDOT Board of Transportation, it represents the state’s concurrence with the identified transportation needs and proposed recommendations but does not commit the NCDOT to funding or constructing all project proposal recommendations in a CTP.
The survey is scheduled to open on August 31, 2026, and close on September 30, 2026.
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) & Survey Overview
WATAUGA COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN PUBLIC INPUT SURVEY
ENCUESTA PÚBLICA SOBRE EL PLAN INTEGRAL DE TRANSPORTE DEL CONDADO DE WATAUGA
09/07/2026 - Sanitation Department-Closed Labor Day
Sanitation and all Convenience Centers will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th, including all Convenience Centers.
09/08/2026 - Board of Elections Meeting 5:00pm
County Board of Elections
The Watauga County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:00p.m. in the County Administration Building located at 814 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607. This meeting is open to the public.Join Zoom Meeting
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(646) 931 3860AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE
3. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES FROM JUNE 9, 2026
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 13, 2026
5. NEW REGISTRATIONS AND STATISTICS
6. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE
7. DELEGATION OF ABSENTEE BY MAIL DUTIES
8. BUFFER ZONES
9. ABSENTEE BY MAIL, ELECTION DAY, AND POST ELECTION DAY BOARD MEETING DATES AND TIMES
10. ADDITIONAL EARLY VOTING JUDGES
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT
09/15/2026 - Public Hearing Notice
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE WATAUGA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, Watauga County Administration Building, 814 W. King Street, Boone, North Carolina, to receive public comment on proposed amendments to Chapter 11 of the Watauga County Code of Ordinances regarding the installation and maintenance of electronic access gates for gated communities. The proposed amendments address emergency access provisions, radio transceiver gate activation, fail-open and manual override requirements, dual key lock boxes, gate identification placards, and gate maintenance and inspection standards. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Information regarding this matter may be obtained from the Office of the County Manager during normal business hours by calling (828) 265-8000.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - PROPOSED WATAUGA COUNTY AMBULANCE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, Watauga County Administration Building, 814 W. King Street, Boone, North Carolina, to receive public comment on the proposed Watauga County Ambulance Franchise Ordinance. The proposed ordinance establishes requirements for ambulance service franchises within Watauga County, including application and operational requirements, vehicle and equipment standards, reporting requirements, enforcement provisions, and the EMS Advisory Committee. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Information regarding this matter may be obtained from the Office of the County Manager during normal business hours by calling (828) 265-8000.
09/15/2026 - Public Hearing Notice
Notice of Public Hearing to Solicit Input for Watauga County Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery – Community Infrastructure Program Application
01/01/2027 - Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation
Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation is currently underway with every property in Watauga County to be visited by an appraiser. The field reviews are conducted to ensure the data of the property reflects accurately in the county tax records. As a part of this review, all residential and commercial properties will be digitally photographed to ensure that all improvements can be compared consistently and uniformly, as well as to validate property addresses and locations to assist emergency services. Staff will be driving vehicles with door magnets attached identifying them as Watauga County Appraisal. Appraisers will be wearing a safety vest and lanyard with a photo ID Badge attached. As part of their appraisal, they will be knocking on doors to advise the owner that they are there and ask a couple of questions. If no one is home, the appraiser will leave a door hanger to let the owner know the property was visited by staff. Should you have any questions as to the identity of the individual at your home please contact the Tax Office at 828-265-8021.