TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (WHKY) — Alexander County Commissioners are considering a wide-ranging series of changes to the county’s Land Development Code, including new rules involving food trucks, manufactured homes, special events and commercial and industrial development.

Commissioners reviewed the proposed amendments during a special work session Monday, August 31. Planning Director Patrick Creech said the changes address issues identified since the code was adopted in 2024, while also incorporating updated county policies and state requirements.

One proposal would create a single permitting process for special events, replacing overlapping requirements. Another would expand opportunities for manufactured homes in areas where they are currently restricted, while establishing an Urban Services Overlay District to maintain existing restrictions in areas served or planned to be served by public infrastructure.

The county is also considering requiring food trucks to obtain an annual permit to operate in Alexander County. Officials said the permit would help Environmental Health staff ensure food trucks comply with applicable requirements.

Other proposals include new pedestrian and bicycle connectivity requirements for larger developments, changes to flood-damage prevention rules, and a general conditional-zoning process for commercial and industrial projects.

The county is also considering removing its current prohibition on feather flags and allowing their temporary use under standards governing location, height, size and number.

Planning staff recommended commissioners also consider changes to the county fee schedule, including fees for food-truck permits and special events, along with other development-related charges.

Chairman Larry Yoder described the proposed amendments as mostly common-sense changes intended to make the development process clearer and more efficient.

The next regular meeting of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. at the CVCC Alexander Center for Education.