Health and Sanitation Code

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Health and Sanitation Code Enforcement

The City of Charlotte's Health and Sanitation Ordinance requires property owners to maintain their premises in a safe and sanitary condition. Violations include high weeds/grass, accumulation of trash or junk, and junk automobiles. Learn more about common neighborhood nuisances.

Read the Health and Sanitation Ordinance at Municode.com (Chapter 10)

To report a potential violation of the Health and Sanitation Ordinance, submit your request online or call 311.

Inspection Process

Most inspections occur within three working days of reporting.
Property owners will be notified if a violation is found.
The property owner has approximately seven days after notification to bring the property into compliance.
Failure to correct violations could result in any of the following actions: issuance of citation, appearance in Environmental Court or work being done by a contractor.
If contracted, the owner would receive an invoice for the work performed in addition to any administrative or investigation fees.
Failure to pay the invoice could result in a lien being placed against the property.

Related Links:

311 Online
Neighborhood Nuisances