Waxhaw Happenings April 2020 | Page 8

HOW T O ACCE S S T OW N S E RV ICE S The Town of Waxhaw has evaluated its services and is committed to supporting the community and our residents during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health crisis. In order to keep our employees and residents safe, all Town of Waxhaw government buildings (Town Hall, Town Hall Annex, and Public Services) are closed to the public effective Monday, March 23rd until further notice. The Town of Waxhaw will continue to serve residents in four ways: • All services that can be provided via our website, phone and email will be completed virtually • Select services will be provided by appointment only • Trash Pick Up & Recycling will continue as normal • Waxhaw Police Department will remain open Changes to services provided by departments are outlined below and will be updated as more information becomes available. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Permit applications can be submitted online. We will make an appointment for someone who does not have online access to visit the office. • Our permitting staff has been divided into two teams, each working every other day. • Field inspectors are prohibited from returning to the office. They too are rotating days off. • We are encouraging contractors who are working on occupied homes to delay their projects and inspections until a later date. • We are accepting remote inspections as allowed by DOI when possible. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Planning staff started working remotely beginning March 23rd. All staff are available by phone or email to assist with all inquiries, and review plans and applications through digital means as usual. PARKS & RECREATION Events are cancelled through the end of April and park facilities are not available to rent through May 31st, but they may be reserved for future use. You can reserve park facilities online at waxhaw.recdesk.com. For inquires regarding this publication please contact: Jeni Bukolt Marketing & Communications Consultant TOWN OF WAXHAW 1150 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.waxhaw.com [email protected]