Welcome to Chimney Rock Village, NC Government Services - the place to learn about the operations & services provided by the local government. PUBLIC NOTICE: May 19th Meetings The Village will hold two Public Hearings for a Short-term Rental - Conditional Use Permit for property located at 363 Main Street, Chimney Rock Village, NC 28720. The Planning Board will have its public hearing at 3 pm and the Village Council will have its public hearing at 5:30 pm. Both meetings will be conducted during the regular monthly May meeting date, May 19, at the Chimney Rock Volunteer Fire Department - Community Meeting Room. Questions or Comments may be submitted to Chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.com . Council Seats Up for Election Chimney Rock Village has two Council seats up for election this November 3, 2026. The seats for April Schick and Bruce Godzik expire because it is the end of their four year term. Candidates must be permanent residents living within the municipal limits of Chimney Rock Village. Council serves as the policy making body for the Village and selects one of its members to serve as Mayor. Five Council members serve staggered terms. The Rutherford County Board of Elections will administer Chimney Rock Village's Municipal Elections and the Candidate Filing Period begins at Noon, July 6, 2026 and ends at Noon, July 17, 2026. Filing Fee is $ 10.00. RFQ: Chimney Rock Village Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Engineering Design, Permitting, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration, Funding Assistance Services The Village is requesting responses to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified applicants who can provide engineering design, permitting assistance, bidding services, contract administration services, and assistance with grant administration for the implementation of the three listed projects. SRF Helene – Water Resiliency Improvements SRF Helene – WWTP, Sewer Resiliency Improvements SRF Helene – Southside Drive Sewer Improvements The projects must be administered in compliance with all State statutes and any applicable Federal regulations. Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected firm. Proposals should be submitted in digital formats to Stephen Duncan, Village Administrator by April 30, 2026, by 4:00pm (close of business day). Full RFQ Document THE VILLAGE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS Shops and restaurants are open for business and look forward to welcoming you back. You can park in the public area at the western edge of the Village. There is limited street parking. Mayor Peter O'Leary and the Village Council Online Documents Storm Assistance Area Resources

Online Document Portal: Meeting Minutes, Annual Budget Documents, Official Code of Ordinances & All Zoning Permit Applications Zoning Permits Introduction to the Chimney Rock Village Permitting Process: Provided below is a list of permits for use as part of the Zoning for Chimney Rock Village. In most cases, only one permit will be required. Yet, there are special circumstances where addendum applications may be requested and required. Timelines: Contact the Zoning Administrator prior to initiating any activity that may require a zoning review or some type of zoning permit. Any necessary fees must be paid in advance before any reviews begin. All permit applications have fees associated with them that must be paid at the time of the application. If a hearing or variance request is necessary, there may be additional fees required. Please be aware: Depending on the type of permit requested, time frames for the entire process - from receipt, consideration, and final approvals - may take 4-6 weeks. There is usually a minimum of 4-6 weeks for basic compliance requests. That time frame can be longer for applications requiring a public hearing or for more complex and detailed zoning compliance matters. Note that the Rutherford County Building Inspection Department will not issue a building permit until your project/activity has been approved by Chimney Rock Village and the correct Zoning Compliance Permit has been approved. For Additional Information, call or email the Zoning Administrator, Stephen G Duncan, (828) 777-5718 Email Links to Z oning Permit A pplications If you are uncerta in what type of permit you may need or you want to know the costs and process involved with a particular permit application, start here. Permit Applications and All Zoning Ma ps: Sign Permit Application Zoning Compliance Basic Permit Zoning Permit for Variance, Rezoning or Annexation Application for Conditional Use Permit – Short-Term Rentals - Revised June 2025 Residential Ordinance for Short-Term Rentals Conditional Use Permit Permit Application for New Construction and Land Disturbance - Revised Sept 2024 Chimney Rock Borrow Site Reclamation Plan - Application for Basic Land Recombination All Zoning Maps R utherford County Building Inspection Department (External Link) 270 N Toms St Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 287-6035 (828) 287-6338 (fax) permits@rutherfordcountync.gov Clicking the following link redirects to AmLegal, where all of the Chimney Rock Village Ordinances are codified and searchable: Budget Docum ents 2024-2025 Village Budget 2022-2023 Village Budget 202 0-2021 V illage Budget 2019-2020 Village Budget Council Meet ing Minutes 2026 Council Minutes 2025 Council Minutes 2024 Council Minutes 2023 Council Minutes Planning Board Minutes 2025-2026 Planning Board Minutes 2023-2024 Planning Board Minutes 2021-2022 Planning Board Minutes 2020 Planning Board Minutes Village Comprehensive Plan 2011 Comprehensive Plan 2025 Raise the Rock Information & Application to Rent the Gathering Place (The Barbara T. Meliski Amphitheater) Description & Various Appropriate Uses Guidelines & Application Rental Form Tropical Storm Helene Relief Assistance Chimney Rock Village Give-Send-Go Ordinance Resolution Authorizing the Chimney Rock Village to Accept Cash Donations into the General Fund for Hurricane Helene Relief Declaration for Local Government Appropriations Application for Helene Relief To Pay for Permit Fees, Send Checks and the Application to: Chimney Rock Village P.O. Box 300 Chimney Rock, NC 28720 ATTN: Zoning Permits Questions: Email us Archives Village Municipal Minutes, Plans & Budgets prior to 2020 Chart of Fees Chimney Rock Village Official Code of Ordinances (This is an External Link)

Meetings & Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE: April 21st Council Meeting The Chimney Rock Village regular monthly Planning Board will meet at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, April 21 at the Chimney Rock Volunteer Fire Department - Community Meeting Room. The Chimney Rock Village Council will have its regularly scheduled Council Meeting at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, April 21 at the Chimney Rock Volunteer Fire Department - Community Meeting Room. Council Seats Up for Election Chimney Rock Village has two Council seats up for election this November 3, 2026. The seats for April Schick and Bruce Godzik expire because it is the end of their four year term. Candidates must be permanent residents living within the municipal limits of Chimney Rock Village. Council serves as the policy making body for the Village and selects one of its members to serve as Mayor. Five Council members serve staggered terms. The Rutherford County Board of Elections will administer Chimney Rock Village's Municipal Elections and the Candidate Filing Period begins at Noon, July 6, 2026 and ends at Noon, July 17, 2026. Filing Fee is $10.00. RFQ: Chimney Rock Village Water and Sewer System Operations Village Rock Village is requesting proposals to provide operation, reporting, billing, and maintenance of the water and sewer systems. Firms shall be licensed for water treatment (well) and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and be familiar with all required monitoring and reporting requirements through NCDEQ Water Resources. Additionally, all firms shall have demonstrable experience with municipal utility systems and shall submit references upon request. Interested firms should submit a written proposal to Stephen G Duncan at Chimney Rock Village by Friday, May 15, 2026 no later than 2:00 pm. Full RFQ Document and Supporting Documents . All proposals shall be submitted in electronic format to: Stephen G Duncan, Village Administrator and J. Meliski, Village Engineer RFQ: Chimney Rock Village Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Engineering Design, Permitting, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration, Funding Assistance Services The Village is requesting responses to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified applicants who can provide engineering design, permitting assistance, bidding services, contract administration services, and assistance with grant administration for the implementation of the three listed projects. SRF Helene – Water Resiliency Improvements SRF Helene – WWTP, Sewer Resiliency Improvements SRF Helene – Southside Drive Sewer Improvements The projects must be administered in compliance with all State statutes and any applicable Federal regulations. Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected firm. Proposals should be submitted in digital formats to Stephen Duncan, Village Administrator by April 30, 2026, by 4:00pm (close of business day). Full RFQ Document MEETING SCHEDULE Meetings are generally the third Tuesday following the first Monday of the month. They are open to the public and citizens may sign up to speak or simply show up. Any cancellation or rescheduled meeting will be announced here and updated on the Village Official Facebook Page. For additional information, please email comments or questions to chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.com . View Chimney Rock Village Minutes and Planning Board Minutes Chimney Rock Village Council Mayor Peter O'Leary - Email Mayor Pro-Tem Buck Meliski - Email Administrator Stephen Duncan - Email Bruce Godzik - Email April Schick - Email Patrick Warnke - Email Chimney Rock Planning Board Chair Barbara Meliski - Email Don Cason Jessie Calloway Nick Sotille The form of Government in Chimney Rock Village is Mayor-Council. Its corporate name is Chimney Rock Village. The name of the governing board is called Council Members. There are five members. The Mayor is a Council member chosen by the board at the organizational meeting after each election.Governing board members serve four-year staggered terms. The board members are elected at large. Elections are non-partisan, and the results are determined by plurality, with the person or persons receiving the highest number of votes elected to the open seat(s).The Village Council elects one of the Council members to serve as the Mayor, and the Mayor serves at the pleasure of the Village Council. There is no term of office for the Mayor. The mayor is a regular voting member of the Council and votes on all matters.The form of administration used in the village is through an administrator and staff who report to the Mayor and Council.

PLEASE NOTE: The Gathering Place at Chimney Rock Village is currently closed to the public due to damage from TS Helene. Tucked away at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains is an ideal destination for your wedding, workshop, festival,family reunion or concert. Surrounded by scenic beauty, panoramic views, and unforgettable romantic settings, if you're in search of something distinctive, something fresh, and free from the ordinary, the Gathering Place is the spot for you. Outdoor Workshops Small Festivals Concerts Family Reunions Views everywhere! Plenty of Space The Symphony Weddings! A picnic outing Show More Rental Application

Planning your Visit There would be no Chimney Rock Village without our visitors. The existence of our community evolved around the decades of visitors clamoring to see and get to the 315-foot monolith that rises above our quaint village. The Hickory Nut Gorge and the Western North Carolina region are a welcome retreat for outdoor enthusiasts thanks to our incredible scenery, variety of outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community. Specifically contained within this stunning backdrop we call Hickory Nut Gorge, is the thriving heartbeat of our area - Chimney Rock Village and its sister community, Lake Lure. Our friendly and fun little village has a unique vibe and history all its own. Lying directly below the famous vistas of Chimney Rock Mountain, the entrance to Chimney Rock State Park is in the heart of the village. And it contains almost three miles of the scenic Rocky Broad River, which is the prime source of water into Lake Lure. View from Chimney Rock State Park Our quaint and quirky village welcomes you with its delightful assortment of locally-owned restaurants, outdoor cafes, bars, attractions, shops, and services. A Word About Parking - Please be aware that due to ongoing road and building construction related to Hurricane Helene, parking spots in the village fill up quickly. In addition to the parking alongside Main St., there is a public parking lot next to Chimney Rock Smokehouse.

Valuing Residents, Welcoming Visitors Chimney Rock Village is the vibrant retail and visitor heartbeat of stunning Hickory Nut Gorge, a natural gap that winds through the southern Appalachian Mountains. Following catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene in 2024, the Village is in a long-term recovery process. Merchants and restaurants are open and welcoming visitors once again. The Village contains such unique geological features as the Chimney Rock formation itself and many rare plants and animals. Located just over an hour from Charlotte, only 25 miles south of Asheville, and a short 30 minutes from Hendersonville, Chimney Rock Village sits at the base of the famous Chimney Rock State Park and along the Rocky Broad River. "Chimney Rock" takes its name from a large granite outcropping located on a summit above the Village itself. Known as a trendy and laid-back vacation spot, day-trip adventure destination, and a perfect weekend getaway, the Village is also an ideal place to start a family, retire, or raise school-age children. The Village has long served as the commercial hub where residents from nearby Lake Lure come for social outings, dining, hiking, fishing, and meeting up with friends at one of our handful of cool outdoor bars and cafes. Towering 315 feet over the Village, the historic Chimney Rock State Park was privately owned for over 100 years. It became an official North Carolina State Park in 2007. With an elevation range from about 1,100 feet to 2,800 feet, the park will ultimately include over 5,000 acres. The 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls is among the most dramatic waterfalls in the United States, made forever famous for its footage in the movie, The Last of the Mohicans, filmed here in 1992. Whether it's strolling Main Street, dining at one of our cafes, or scaling the heights of our cliffs, Chimney Rock Village has something for everyone and every age. Plan Your Visit Here!

Chimney Rock Village is Open Visit Chimney Rock Village merchants and restaurants on Main Street. The best route to the Village is through Lake Lure via US Hwy 74A, Hwy 64, NC 9. SHORT-TERM RENTALS UPDATES FOR CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE Notice: The Chimney Rock Village Council approved the ability of the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Board to begin taking applications to re-establish Conditional Use Permits for Short-term Rentals after March 1, 2025. The revised application i s now available. The fee is $100 until June 30, 2025. The fee will return to $300 on July 1, 2025. The updated application could be subject to further updates. All short-term rentals of less than 30 days are required to have an approved Conditional Use Permit for Short-term Rentals. Appropriate water and sewer/well and septic systems will have to be operational. Applicable and adequate onsite parking at the rental property must be available. An acceptable set of directions to and from the property are required. The property should have no unrepaired damage from TS Helene or any other structural deficiency. The structures must be located within all setbacks. If there are to be any updates, improvements or significant storm damage repairs, the Rutherford County Building Inspection Department must review and approve them. There will be a $100 fee to process the application. All such properties must be registered with the Rutherford County Department of Revenue, either directly or through VRBO, Airbnb or similar and all are required to pay Rutherford County Room Tax Fees. Please follow the website or Facebook.com/ChimneyRockVillageNC for additional release of information. LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE-RELATED MATTERS Legal Aid of NC can provide survivors with information about their rights, answer questions about insurance and claims, advocate for people when they are applying for recovery fund assistance and appealing decisions, and assist with Benefits Appeals/ FEMA. Visit the Legal Aid of NC website or call the helpline at (866) 219-5262 for more information. Additional program information. BUILDING PERMITS UPDATE: Chimney Rock Village coordinates all Building Permits with the Rutherford County Building Inspection Department. This includes Flood Zone Management. Any property owner, prior to contacting the County Inspection Department, should get a Zoning Approval Letter from Mr. Stephen Duncan, Zoning Administration for the Village. Send an email with your name, contact information, property address and the purpose of your construction directly to tevierides@aol.com . All fees are waived at this time for Zoning Reviews. Stephen will review and if there are any questions, will contact you directly. Once approved, Stephen will notify the Rutherford County Building Inspection Department of the approval and you will be ready to make application for appropriate Building Permits with that office. Chimney Rock Village - Zoning Reviews: Mr. Stephen G Duncan, Village Administration tevierides@aol.com For Building Permits or Specific Questions, including Flood Zone/Way Management: Mr. Shane Dotson; Rutherford County Building Inspection Department shane.dotson@rutherfordcountync.gov Office: (828) 287-6036 PROCEDURE FOR REPAIRS TO COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE - Call the Rutherford County Building Inspection Department at 828-287-6035. - Apply for a Commercial Building Repair Permit. - Available online at Rutherford County website: https://www.rutherfordcountync.gov/.../apply_for_permits.php - May have to complete and have notarized an Owner Exemption Affidavit. Ruth Sams or Shane Dotson are available to assist you with obtaining this permit. PROPERTY OWNERS NOTICE No Permit Required for Demo/Basic Work: As property owners move forward, they do not need a Rutherford County Building Inspection Permit for demolition and basic work to protect the structural integrity of the building. Permit Required for Restoration/Renovation: When restoration and renovation begin, a Rutherford County Building Permit is required and all necessary inspections. These are required prior to electricity being restored. Please contact the Rutherford County Building Inspector Office at 828-287-6035 RELIEF FUND A special Relief Fund was established by the Chimney Rock Village Council at their Council meeting on October 15, 2024 to raise funds and provide assistance for the immediate needs of the residents, citizens, businesses and property owners adversely affected by tropical storm Helene. The Village application for assistance is now available at the Village Fire Department and online. Apply now for Helene Relief Funding.

Our Beginnings Run Deep Chimney Rock Village has been the center of a tourist Mecca for over 400 years. According to documents from the Madrid library, Hernando Desoto led his conquistadors through Hickory Nut Gorge on the way to the Mississippi River. Hunters and trappers used the Gorge as a passage to and from Asheville and Revolutionary War patriots known as the Overmountain Victory Men passed through on their way to defeat the British at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The earliest settlers near Chimney Rock were around 1805, about the time area newspapers were reporting mirages or apparitions that had been seen against the cliffs of Chimney Rock Mountain. In 1830, Colonel Leventhorpe came to the Gorge in search of gold which had supposedly been buried here by a party of Englishmen when they were ambushed by Indians. Although there was reportedly a map of the location of the gold, the Colonel did not find it, and as late as 1928 people were still hunting for it. From about 1875 the Freeman family owned the actual rock column known as Chimney Rock and constructed the first bridge between the cliff and the top of Chimney Rock. For 25 cents they would take visitors up the mountain by horseback. Around 1902, Dr. Lucius B. Morse came to the area and with his two brothers bought the Chimney. The Morse family developed the property into present day Chimney Rock Park, encompassing over 1000 acres. In 2007, it became an official North Carolina State Park Historic Timeline 1874 A series of earthquakes begins. Centered in Bald Mountain (Rumbling Bald). 1880 Jerome B. Freeman purchases 400 acres of land, including Chimney Rock, from a land speculation company for $25. Chimney Rock Post Office opens. 1885 Chimney Rock opens to the public by J. B. Freeman. 1890- 1893 J. B. Freeman purchases additional acreage from M.L. Toms, H. and S. Ewart, J.W., and L.C. Freeman, and J. H. and L. Freeman. 1891 Steps are c onstructed to Chimney Rock. 1892 Col. Thomas Turner opens the Esmeralda Inn and operates it until 1937. 1895 George P. Horton opens Mountain View Inn across from Chimney Rock. 1898 James M. and Lavena Flack purchase Mountain View Inn. 1902 J. B. Freeman sells 64 acres including Chimney Rock to Dr. Lucius B. Morse and brothers for $5000. 1915 Rutherfordton - Asheville Highway completed, and construction on the graded road to Chimney Rock Park begins. 1916 The road and bridge to Chimney Rock Park opens. A major flood causes extensive damage in the Gorge, kills eight people In Bat Cave, and destroys the Chimney Rock Bridge. 1917 The Esmeralda Inn is destroyed by fire. 1919 Cliff Dweller’s Inn opens on top of Chimney Rock Mountain. 1922 The owner of Chimney Rock, Lucius Morse, and his brothers envision a large summer resort in the area and form Chimney Rock Mountains, Inc. 1923 Chimney Rock Mountains, Inc. purchases 8,000 acres east of Chimney Rock Park. 1925 Construction of the Lake Lure Dam begins. 1926 Morse sells Chimney Rock and adjoining land to Chimney Rock Mountains, Inc. 1926-1927 Lake Lure was created and filled. The Town of Lake Lure is chartered. 1929 The Great Depression stops or slows the development of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock projects. Lucius Morse and his brothers repossess the original Chimney Rock Company property. 1930 Fire in the heart of Chimney Rock Village destroys nine buildings. 1947 The Washburn family purchases the old Logan House. It becomes Pine Gables Inn. 1948-1949 Cliff Dweller’s I nn is demolished. An elevator is installed at Chimney Rock Park. 1956 The Mountain View Inn is destroyed by fire. 1991 Chimney Rock Village incorporates as a government municipality . 20th Century Fox films “The Last of the Mohicans” in Chimney Rock Park. 1996 A major flood causes extensive damage in Hickory Nut Gorge. On Sept. 4th, thirteen inches of rain falls in three hours. 1997 The Esmeralda Inn is again destroyed by fire. 1999 A c omprehensive zoning ordinance approved for Chimney Rock Village. 2002 A referendum to allow liquor by the drink is defeated 69 to 31 percent. (Also defeated in 1995 with 56% against, and again in 1999 with 76% against.) 2005 The North Carolina House and Senate pass and the Governor signs a bill to create Hickory Nut Gorge State Park. 2006 The 1000-acre Chimney Rock Park offered for sale to the public for $55 million. The state of North Carolina had offered $20 million. 2007 The state of North Carolina purchases the 996-acre Chimney Rock Park from the Morse family for $24 million. 2009 Spearheaded by Chimney Rock Mayor Barbara Meliski, an amphitheater to be known as "The Gathering Place" was completed in downtown Chimney Rock and hosted an inaugural town celebration and pig roast. 2011 The state's master plan for the new state park, now renamed Chimney Rock State Park, was completed and published. Contained within it are short-range plans and a long-range vision covering all aspects of park development and amenities. 2024 On September 27, the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought historic and catastrophic flooding destroying homes, businesses, bridges, roads and utilties. In July 2025 water and sewer was restored to Main Street which allowed businesses to reopen in August 2025. Recovery is a long-term process with significant ongoing work to rebuild infrastructure and restore the business sector. Compiled by Dr. R.J. Wald, resident of Chimney Rock Village and amended in 2025.

Village Services As a service to its citizens, Chimney Rock Village provides its code of ordinances and regulations online. Codification is a process of organizing and arranging all legislation of a general and permanent nature into a Code, also known as a “Code of Ordinances.” ACCESS VILLAGE ORDINANCES Municipal services refer to the services that citizens of Chimney Rock Village receive in exchange for the taxes they pay. These Village Services are outlined below: WATER & SEWER UTILITIES: Beginning April 1, 2024, the firm James and James Environmental was contracted to operate the Village’s water and sewer systems. This firm prepares invoices, collects for water and sewer use, and coordinates water/sewer connections. Their personnel read water meters, address questions or issues, and respond to damage, water line breaks, and any immediate needs. They make all required reports to the State of North Carolina and are licensed in North Carolina for the operation of private and public water and sewer systems. Water and Sewer rates are posted and are invoiced and collected by James and James Environmental on behalf of Chimney Rock Village, the owner of the water and sewer systems. Beginning in July 2025, sewer customers who are within the Village municipal limits or connected to the Chimney Rock Village wastewater collection system will be assessed a maintenance and operations fee in addition to water charges based on water rates. The wastewater fees are as follows: Residential, general retail, and rentals with less than 3 units: $15 per month Multi-family units and lodging with 4 to 9 units: $35 per month Lodging of 10+ units and restaurants: $50 per month. Grease Traps must beoperational and are subject to inspection by the village-authorizedmanagement firm, James and James Environmental, or the HealthDepartment. WATER SEWER UTILITY SERVICE APPLICATION Complete and mail application form to: Stephen G Duncan Chimney Rock Village attn: Water Sewer Application P.O. Box 300 Chimney Rock NC 28720 Other options: Scan and email to: chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.com . Please mark the subject line "Water Sewer Application" Contact Barbara Meliski or Stephen Duncan at (828) 625-4456 and leave a message. Someone will call you back to make arrangements to receive your application direct. PAYMENT: Auto-drafts are available. To set it up please call (828) 697-0063. Cash, check, or money orders are also accepted and payable to CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE, 3801 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28791. Late fees or fees for checks with insufficient funds apply. Additional information: Routine questions or needs during regular business hours: (828) 697-0063 EMERGENCY or after-hours: (828) 674-8171. Please contact Stephen G Duncan at (828) 777-5718 or at chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.com WATER AND SEWER RATE SCHEDULE PUBLIC SANITATION & RECYCLING: Chimney Rock Village provides and pays for the cost of recycling services to village residents. Recyclables and regular trash are picked up on Wednesdays. You may use your own recycling bin or purchase one from the village. Businesses must arrange for their own recycling and trash pick up. Trash and recycling Nelon Garbage service Michael Nelon 828-779-2397 This is for residents only Household garbage only-no yard waste FIRE PROTECTION: (For all emergencies, call 911) Chimney Rock Village has an incorporated fire department that works closely with all other departments in the county. The village maintains up-to-date equipment and fire trucks. POLICE PROTECTION: The Rutherford County Sheriff's Department provides our primary law enforcement protection. They have a mutual aid agreement with the Town of Lake Lure. The Lake Lure Police Department's non-emergency number is 828-625-4685, and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department's number is 828-287-6247. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: Emergency management services are provided through Rutherford County EMS. Learn more about Rutherford County EMS. CABLE SERVICES & INTERNET PROVIDERS: Northland Cable provides cable services - (828) 245-1633 Chimney Rock Village has limited Wi-Fi in several parts of the Village. AT&T, SkyRunner, Pangea, and others offer Internet Services for your home or business.

News from Mayor Peter O'Leary New Department of Homeland Security Visits Village The Village was honored April 7, 2026, by the first visit of DHS Secretary Mullin’s tenure. He was joined by our representatives: US Senator Ted Budd, Congressmen Tim Moore and Chuck Edwards, NC legislators State Senator Tim Moffitt and Representative Jake Johnson. “This visit shows that Chimney Rock Village is still at the forefront of Helene recovery efforts. We are blessed and very fortunate and thankful to have the support of our National and State legislators. Thank you for your efforts on our behalf. Send in your ideas, suggestions, & questions!

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked questions How do I get a permit for new construction or adding on to my home/building? You will more than likely need a permit. Visit on our Online Documents page here (javascript:void(0))to learn more about the types of permits needed for various residential and commercial projects. I'd like to change the sign in front of my business. Do I need a permit for that? Probably! Download the sign permit application here(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZZ-SJGPyrXtQGLN0XLhsgPz6kU-qjzLQp7yoK_b5YPs/edit) and then get in touch with our Village Administrator to see what you might need to do. I'm thinking about moving to the Chimney Rock Village/Lake Lure area, where can I get more information?" Take a look at our About us (javascript:void(0))page, our Services page,(javascript:void(0)) and then also get in touch with the Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge (https://hickorynutchamber.org/living-here)for information on schools, realtors, employment opportunities, and more. Is recycling mandatory in Chimney Rock Village, and if so, how do I go about getting signed up and how do I get my bins?" Recycling is mandatory in the Village. Our municipality provides and pays for the cost of recycling services to village residents. Recyclables are picked up on Wednesdays, along with regular trash. You may use your own recycling bin or purchase one from the village by emailing us at chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.com.(mailto:chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.com?subject=Recycling inquiry) Businesses must arrange for their own recycling and trash pick up.

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