Announcements
Drought Response
Due to the recent lack of rainfall the Town of Beech Mountain is implementing immediately Stage 2 NC - Division of Water Quality drought response procedures. Stage 2 is Mandatory Reductions. Click HERE for the requirements accompanying Stage 2 proceedures and how they affect you.
Town Council Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 14th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall - Council Chamber Room
NOTE ON GPS DIRECTIONS
GPS directions to the Town of Beech Mountain and within the Town are extremely unreliable!! Faulty GPS directions have caused many visitors to get lost.
The best route to get to Beech Mountain (from Boone) is to take Hwy 105 to the Tynecastle Area. Take a right on Hwy 184 to Banner Elk. Stay on this road until you get to the stoplight in Banner Elk and take a left to continue on Hwy 184. In approximately 1/4 mile veer to the right (just after Lees McRae College) to stay on Hwy 184/ Beech Mountain Parkway. Continuing on Beech Mountain Parkway will bring you straight through the Town of Beech Mountain. The entrance to Ski Beech Resort is one mile past Town Hall down a winding road on the left (just across from Holland Realty).
Tree City, USA Designation
Through the efforts of our Town Tree Committee, Beech Mountain has been designated as a Tree City, USA. This designation reflects the Town's commitment to caring for our forests, and is reflected in our policies and various activities. For more information on the Tree Committee, call 387-4236, or attend one of their meetings on the 1st Monday of each month at 10:00 am in the Town Chambers.
ROAD GRAVELLING PROJECTS- Summer 2010
For a map of roads to be gravelled this summer, click HERE
ROAD RE-SURFACING PROJECTS- Summer 2010
For a map of roads to be resurfaced this summer, click HERE
Note: Pot Holes and Utility Cuts will also be repaired at various locations throughout the Town
REMINDER- OCCUPANCY TAX
If you rent your home on Beech Mountain, you must pay Occupancy Tax. Click HERE for more information.
New Garbage Bin Regulations
In an effort to keep the town clean, new standards have been adopted for the design of garbage bins. If your garbage bin must be replaced because it is unserviceable, or if you need a new bin, it must be built to these standards, which include the requirement for lids. Also, underground bins are no longer allowed beginning November 1, 2010. For more information and a complete copy of the new standards, contact the Planning and Inspections department at 828-387-4236.
The Town's Code of Ordinances is now available online at the following link: Code of Ordinances
The Town of Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation 2010 Spring & Summer Program Guide can be viewed HERE.
A copy of the 2010-2011 Town Budget Message and Budget may be viewed HERE. Copies are also available at Town Hall.
A copy of the 2009 Town Financial Audit may be viewed HERE.
