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Town says prior permit approvals for Black Mountain Brewing were erroneous; owners and residents demand clarity
Summary
Planning director Michelle Kennedy told the council the town found erroneous permit and inspection approvals for Black Mountain Brewing, issued a stop‑work order in August 2024 and compiled a report of 19 corrections needed; business owners and residents challenged the timing and accuracy of a town press release and called for clearer steps to resolve the issue.
Michelle Kennedy, the town’s planning official, told the council the town reviewed commercial permits after concerns were raised in April 2024 and found that previous employees “made mistakes in administering state law.” She said a stop‑work order was issued in August 2024 after a routine fire inspection revealed unpermitted electrical and interior work on the upper floor. "Building and fire codes are created out of a belief that there's a risk to the public," Kennedy said, and the town consulted the North Carolina Department of Insurance building code office and the State Fire Marshal to assess applicable codes and permits.
Kennedy said staff compiled a "report of discrepancy" documenting records, conversations and applicable North Carolina building‑code sections, met in November…
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