ZONING ADMINISTRATION
(Neighborhood Development / City Engineering / Planning Department)
The Zoning of a property is a designation that specifies how a piece of property can be used within a city. Zoning districts are created to attract certain types of development such as single-family homes, offices, neighborhood business, general industry and institutions like schools and hospitals. The City of Charlotte zoning functions are divided into three distinct areas of responsibility;
To submit a Zoning Complaint, Please Dial 311
RESIDENTIAL ISSUES / ZONING ENFORCEMENT / ZONING USE PERMITS
City of Charlotte Neighborhood Development (Code Enforcement Division)
(704-336-3569)
Conducts Zoning Inspections of Residential Construction, Issues Zoning Use and Sign Permits, provides zoning verification letters and enforces the City's Zoning Ordinance.
NEW COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
City of Charlotte Engineering & Property Management Department (Land Development)
(704-336-6692)
Conducts site plan reviews and inspections of New Commercial Construction and Inspects New Sign Structures and Signs designated for New Commercial Construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department
(704-336-3818)
Provides administrative support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Oversees the creation of Zoning Appeals, Variances, and provides final interpretations of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
