Government phone listings

The new Windstream telephone directory (dated October 2008) has made some changes to the government listings. Town, State and Federal government listings are now combined, starting on page 24 of the green section. The pages are gray in color.

Update on Ordinances page

http://tryon-nc.com/about_tryon.htm

Updated Zoning Ordinance and Public Works Ordinance amendment.

New Recycling bins are in

The Town Hall has received the new shipment of recycling bins and are now available to town residents. You must come in person to the Town Hall and sign them out.

Using water wisely

The Tryon Water Plant has just released a helpful pamphlet on what you can do to continue to conserve water. You can view this pamphlet by clicking here.

Sign regulations

The town understands that it is important for businesses to advertise their goods and services. However, there have been many complaints recently regarding illegal temporary signs in Tryon. There are sign regulations in the Tryon Zoning Ordinance that limit the type, size, placement and timing of temporary signs.

The purpose of the sign regulations is to provide a pleasing overall environmental setting and good community appearance, which is deemed vital to the continued economic attractiveness of the town. The regulations are also intended to ensure that signs do not become a hazard or nuisance, to promote traffic safety, to protect and enhance the value of properties, and to promote the public safety and general welfare of the Town of Tryon.

The following temporary signs are allowed with specific requirements in the Town of Tryon: political signs, real estate signs, special event signs for non-profit organizations, single-day event signs for non-profit organizations, yard sale signs, window signs, and limited banners hung against building walls to advertise business events. If a temporary sign does not fall into one of these categories or does not meet the specific requirements for the type of sign, then it is not permitted and may be subject to civil penalties of $50 each. Also, temporary signs may not be located in the right-of-way.

Right-of-way width varies for different road types. For the major roads in town (Highway 176 and Highway 108) the right-of-way is typically 60 feet wide and can be measured 30 feet from the centerline of the road. A good rule of thumb is to place signs behind utility poles, sidewalks, or ditches since these are typically set at the back of the right-of-way. Also, signs may not be placed on traffic signs, trees, or utility poles.

If signs are placed in the right-of-way, then they may be removed by the code enforcement officer, public works department, police department, or other designated town official and may be subject to civil penalties of $50 each.

Please contact the town planner, Erin Burris at 1-800-650-3925 for any question you may have about signs.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Charter/Duke/Windstream payments

As of 11 August, the Tryon Town Hall discontinued the bill payment service for Charter Communications, Duke Energy and Windstream. Below is information on where you can make payments:

Charter Communications:

https://www.charter.com/order/payyourbill.aspx
Call 1-888-438-2427


Duke Energy:

Carruth Furniture
457-3344
104 S Howard Ave, Landrum, SC
Hours:8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday
Payment Types:Cash, check, money order. Guarantor forms are NOT available here.
Drop Box Location:None
Transaction Types:Electric payments, reconnect fees and deposits accepted here



Windstream:
Bi-Lo
457-2121
HWY 14 E
Landrum, SC

Carruth Furniture
457-3344
104 S Howard St
Landrum, SC

Police Dept employee celebrates 20 years

The Tryon Police Department hosted a small lunch on Friday, 8 August to celebrate Telecommunicator Jack Hardin's 20 years of service to the Town. He was presented with a 20 year service pin by Chief Jeff Arrowood.