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Dear New Resident, Welcome to Rutherfordton! We are so happy that you are here. As you’re settling into your new home, we hope that you’re finding your way around the community, meeting other residents, and enjoying what the town has to offer. Your local government is here to help you get everything you need by...

US 221 proposed Rutherfordton bypass from US 74 bypass to SR 1366 (Roper Loop Road), will be an 8 mile new, four-lane highway with a median and three interchanges between U.S. 74 and Roper Loop Road. The project is a part of a larger project to create a 4 lane highway from the NC/SC Stateline...

Named after the Purple Martin bird that appeared on General Griffith Rutherford's family crest, the Purple Martin Greenway is Rutherfordton's first natural trail system. Along this trail you can explore wildlife, creeks, waterfalls and local plant life. The trail is bike, kid and pet friendly as well as handicap accessible. Located just off US Hwy...

The idea of this bridge really completes Kiwanis Park. This bridge has been made possible by a generous donation from a local family and the talented crew at our Public Works Department. Now the Recreation Trust Fund will cap this amazing structure with a wonderful covered structure that will drastically change the landscape at the...

About The Kiwanis Park project is result of a partnership between the Town of Rutherfordton and the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority (RCTDA), which recognizes the park as key asset along the Purple Martin Greenway and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. The final park master plan was guided by the insight of a diverse community...

The Town of Rutherfordton has projects either in the study, planning, and design phases, or actively under construction in each of the program areas listed below. Select the links to the program areas to learn more about the status of the projects. Town Projects Transportation Projects in Partnership with NCDOT Possible Projects Community Projects These...

Town Maps Please note: The Zoning Map and Town Limits Map are subject to change when the Town Council receives rezoning and annexation requests Viewing the Maps You can click on the image of each map below to view in a larger format.

Flooding Flooding occurs when a normally dry area becomes covered in water or some other liquid. Flooding is often caused by rain. However, it can also happen because of dam failures, melting snow and ice, seeping groundwater, and damaged water or sewer pipes. Your property can be damaged by flooding even if you don’t live...

Comprehensive Land Use Plan A comprehensive land use plan is an aspirational policy guide for how Rutherfordton should manage land use change over the next twenty years.  It contains a vision statement, guiding principles, a future land use map, goals, action statements and a detailed implementation element that together provide a blueprint for citizens, developers,...

Land Use Regulations Land use regulations allow a Town to shape its community's environment and property tax base. Zoning is the most important method of applying land use regulations. In Rutherfordton, our zoning regulations are compiled in the Unified Development Ordinance. These regulations are adopted by the Town Council and applied to all proposed developments...

Report a Problem The Public Works Department offers an online reporting system for our residents to inform us of problems they may encounter around Town. We truly appreciate your feedback as we understand you may see these problems occurring before our team does and this allows us to team up with you to keep our...