Support for general questions pertaining to permitting and regulations.

Code Information for questions pertaining to building permits.

Perform building code plan review on Townhouse Land for Sale projects and are reviewed for zoning/land development ordinances, Charlotte Water regulations, NC State Building and Fire code compliance. We recommend scheduling a preliminary code review with the appropriate agencies.

Service available at a premium rate to help you expedite your project.

The Code Enforcement Department is interested in providing customers with another plan review option and more control over permitting time, while at the same time promoting professional responsibility for code compliance.

Internet-based permitting for residential projects when homeowners are acting as their own contractor.

Code officials answer your code questions and offer guidance as you try to plan your project from conception to submittal. 

New construction, remodels and additions for single-family, two-family or townhomes three stories or fewer, plus small project multi-trade additions, remodels increasing heated square footage, accessory buildings and structures.

Scheduled plan review, assemblies 99,999 sq. ft. or less, commercial 299,999 sq. ft. or less, existing CMS schools including additions and remodels, charter and private schools, institutional 99,999 sq. ft. or less, mixed use 199,999 sq. ft. or less, multifamily residential four stories or less.

Small commercial interior renovations 10,000 sq. ft. or less with use and occupancy classifications of business (B), mercantile (M) or storage (S); new construction or additions 400 sq. ft. or less for B, M, or S occupancies; covered open-air structures 750 sq. ft. or less (ex., picnic shelters); modular office trailers 1,000 sq. ft. or less, equipment change-outs requiring plan review.