Resident Services
Open or Grow a Business
City permitting, downtown support and regional economic-development resources for Mount Airy businesses.
Choose a location carefully
Before signing a lease or purchasing property, ask Planning and Development whether the intended use is allowed at that location and which permits may apply.
Plan for reviews
- City zoning approval comes before a Surry County building permit.
- Signs, renovations, changes of use and fire-safety work may need separate review.
- Downtown Mount Airy and Surry County economic-development organizations offer additional business resources.
Next steps
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