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Be A Planner For Your Community! Design workshop is scheduled for May 18th. The results will be presented May 21st.
Join us!

Population. Clemmons' current population is 17,912.

Signs. In May 2001 the Village passed a sign ordinance amendment that addresses the height of future signs. Current signs will have ten years from the amendment's passage to come into compliance with the new standards.

Information At A Glance . . .

Need the trash and recycling schedule?

Do you have extra trash?

Would you like to recycle cardboard?

Did you know burning is banned in Clemmons?

What's the Leaf, Limb and Grass Schedule?

Would you like some free mulch?

Senior Services, Inc.

Not Sure where to turn?
Let Senior Services' Help Line get you on the right path! The Help Line can answer questions that seniors living at home have regarding their changing needs and can assist family caregivers with the challenges they may be facing. You may call the help line at 724-2040 or e-mail them at helpline@seniorservicesinc.org.

The Help Line publishes the Directory of Services for Older Adults in Forsyth County, a comprehensive listing of services that can assist the elderly of Forsyth County. Directories are updated annually and are available free of charge. Just call 724-2040 to request a copy, or go to the Resources drop-down menu at their website, www.seniorservicesinc.org, and click on Help Line Directory of Services, which will take you to a page where you can download a copy.

Scouts work on Conservation Badge

Cub Scout Pack 731 met with the Village's Landscape Designer and Stormwater Administrator at Greendale Way Park to plant trees and pick up litter along the stream on Saturday, May 2nd as part of their conservation badge. Here are some pictures from the event.

Clemmons Semi-Annual Clean Up

The Stormwater Program held its semi-annual CLEMMONS CLEAN UP on April 25th. A total of 103 people participated. Together they picked up 93 bags of trash along our roadways. Great job!!!!! The Planning Board had a tent set up at the Clean Up to celebrate Tree Awareness Day. Board members and staff were giving away free trees and literature about tree planting, preservation, and maintenance. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Here are a couple snap shots of these amazing volunteers!

Please Do Not Litter . . .

Whether deliberate or unintentional, littering is against the law. Littering is costly . . . to clean up, to economic development, to community appearance, and to you, if you get a ticket. Stop littering. Think before you throw that cigarette butt out the window or that candy wrapper on the ground. If you miss the trash can, take the time and pick up your trash. Keep our community clean and free of litter. Thank you.

Flood Insurance Rate Maps

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is revising the floodplain maps which document the location and elevations of the 1% chance floodplains. These maps are a part of the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) which is used to determine flood insurance rates for properties located within flood hazard areas.

Floodplain maps may be viewed online at www.ncfloodmaps.com and at the Clemmons Village Hall, 3715 Clemmons Road.

Clemmons Code of Ordinances
The Code of Ordinances is now accessible on-line at American Legal Publishing. Click here to view these ordinances, Clemmons Code of Ordinances.

The following are ordinances adopted by Council, but have yet to be included in our Code of Ordinances:

2009-01 Enacting and adopting Supplement 12 & 13 to the Code of Ordinances

2009-02 Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the UDO and Zoning Map, Secure Properties / Chamberlain Place, C-166

2009-03 Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the UDO and Zoning Map, Mitchell Pindel & Kimberly Hobin, C-140

Debris and Weeds

Section 92 of the Clemmons Municipal Code governs the response to public nuisances identified as uncontrolled growth of weeds or accumulation of trash. The public policies stated therein outline proper investigation and abatement procedures. If you notice such conditions, especially those producing offensive odor or causing vermin, please contact the Village staff to file a complaint.

Interested in Land Use in Clemmons . . .

Review upcoming land-use agenda items for future Council meetings.

Civic Opportunities

Active citizen involvement is needed to help plan and decide issues that impact the future well-being of our community. Clemmons residents are always invited to apply for openings on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Applicants are appointed to these openings in June.

All applicants must live within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Clemmons. Applicants are available at the Village Hall, 3715 Clemmons Road or on our website - click here for more information or an APPLICATION.

Meetings are held at 7:00pm in the Village Hall:

Council - 2^nd and 4^th Mondays (7:00 pm)

Planning Board - 3^rd Tuesday (6:00 pm workshop)
Board of Adjustment - 2^nd Wednesday (6:30 pm)
Stormwater Advisory Board - 1^st Wednesday (7:00 pm)

Roundabout 101

Traffic in roundabouts move in a counterclockwise direction. Slow down as you approach the roundabout. Stop only to yield to vehicles already in the circle. Wait for a gap and merge into the moving traffic. If you miss your turn, just go around again.

Weather Advisories

Forsyth County does not have a siren warning system for dangerous weather. In addition to weather advisories that are broadcast on local TV and radio stations, residents are urged to buy NOAA Weather Radios that can alert you throughout the day and night. NOAA Weather Radios can be purchased at local electronic stores and vary in price.

If you prefer, the National Weather Service (NWS) Mobile warning Alert Messaging Application (MAMA) will automatically send weather alerts to your mobile phone for the area you select based on a zipcode. By texting your zipcode to 56149, you will receive a text message anytime the NWS issues a weather warning for that area. Weather alerts include warnings for: severe weather, winter weather, marine, costal and tropical weather, hydrological events, fire-related weather conditions, and non-precipitation weather events. The user must have a mobile phone and a cellular service contract with a participating carrier that includes text messaging. All costs for sending and receiving text messages from the NWS MAMA service will be assessed according to the user's cellular service contract for sending and receiving text messages. Due to the nature of weather events and the responsibility of the NWS to generate weather warning alerts, it is difficult to predict exactly how many alert messages may be generated for any given month or location. Because of this, having an unlimited text messaging service for your cell phone is optimal for using NWS MAMA. The NWS realizes that this is not practical for all users and that standard text messaging rates may apply. No premium Short Message Service (SMS) charges will be applied.

For more information go to http://mobile.wrh.noaa.gov/SMS.

Storm Central

Duke Power has created a page on their website that answers many questions we have when weather conditions affect our lives. To learn about storm preparations, tips, restoration process and priorities, and Frequently Asked Questions, go to www.duke-energy.com. You can access STORM CENTRAL either through WEATHERWATCH or FAST ACCESS PAGES.

Support our Troops

Remember those who have made and are continuing to make our freedom possible. To support our brave men and women, visit: www.americasupportsyou.mil, www.FayettevilleCares.org, or www.operationhomefront.org.

Stagecoach Historical Marker

The Clemmons Historical Society presented the Stagecoach Historical Marker to the Mayor, the Village Council, and the Citizens of Clemmons on Sunday, December 29th, 2002 at the Village Hall. The sign is located on Clemmons Road in front of the Village Hall where the Hattie Butner Stagecoach is on display.

Happy 200th Birthday

The Village of Clemmons was founded in 1802. Clemmons marked its 200^th anniversary in 2002 with a year-long celebration planned by the Clemmons Historical Society.

The celebration began in January with a mural being painted at The Elms which was supervised by the N.C. Museum of Art. The "Living History Festival" was held in April and featured Roy Underhill of UNC-TV's "The Woodwrights Shop" plus many old timey crafts and trades demonstrations, music and food. The festival was held at the Clemmons Civic Center on Middlebrook Drive. During the "Living History Festival," the Clemmons Village Hall held an open house so everyone could come and see the Hattie Butner Stagecoach. The celebration continued on Sunday afternoon, May 5th, with "Historic Places Tour." The tour included the Stagecoach House, Clemmons family graveyard, Mt. Pleasant Church at Tanglewood, and the old Hope Moravian God's Acre off Hwy 158.

Projects in Work

Transportation-Safety. The Lewisville-Clemmons Road project, widening from two to four lanes from West Forsyth High School to Peace Haven Road, has begun. The I-40 Harper Road project, which adds west-side entrance and exit ramps and replaces the Harper Road bridge, is completed.

Stormwater Management. Federal Legislation passed in May 1997, ordered communities nationwide to implement a comprehensive stormwater management program by March of 2003. The program is intended to preserve, protect, and improve the Nation’s water resources from polluted rainwater runoff. This is an unfunded mandate and will incur significant expense. Costs must be assumed by local jurisdictions and will require an additional utility fee similar to your water and sanitary sewer fee. This program is similar to the stormwater program which Winston-Salem implemented several years ago. For more information on our Stormwater program go to Depts & Services.

Home Program. Clemmons participates in this program designed to assist lower income families afford needed structural home repairs through grants. Financial aid can also help potential home buyers qualify for home mortgages. Please contact Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Housing at 727-2540 for more information on this very worthwhile program.

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Site was last updated 05/04/2009
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