Neighborhood Zoning

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Zoning Enforcement

 

Video Transcript

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foreign

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and I am the division manager for the

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code enforcement division at the city of

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Charlotte in this video we'll be talking

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about the city of Charlotte's zoning

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code ordinance

What is the purpose of the Zoning Code Ordinance?

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the zoning code ordinance ensures that

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building happens in the right place

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without ordinances a factory might be

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built in the middle of a park or a

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nightclub next to a school

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zoning ensures that the way a property

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is used supports the safety and

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well-being of its surrounding

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neighborhood

Zoning Permits

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certain activities require permits to

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comply with zoning once a permit is

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issued code enforcement will conduct an

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inspection to verify a property complies

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with the permit

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some examples of this include alcoholic

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beverage commission permits

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customary home occupation permits

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sign permits

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and mobile food vendor permits

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certain modifications or activities

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require a zoning use permit some

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examples of these include temporary ten

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events

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temporary construction trailers mobile

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food units parking lots

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and accessory structures like sheds

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carports or detached garages

How to Obtain a Zoning Permit

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permits can be obtained at the zoning

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counter located at 2145 settle Avenue

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for more information about zoning

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permitting visit the City website

How to Request a Zoning Inspection if You Suspect a Zoning Violation

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if you suspect a zoning violation in

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your neighborhood request a zoning

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inspection by contacting 311 via phone

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chat and online request form or through

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the CLT Plus app

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Property Owners May appeal to the Zoning

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Board of adjustment

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a complete copy of the zoning organs can

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be found at Charlotte nc.gov planning

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I hope this video helped you learn more

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about zoning and why it's important for

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our community to learn more about this

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and other common code issues visit

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charlottenc.gov code enforcement

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thank you for watching

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Zoning Permitting

The zoning designation of a parcel specifies how the land and buildings can be used within the city and county.  Zoning districts are created to attract certain types of development such as single-family and multifamily homes, offices, neighborhood business, industry and institutions like schools and hospitals.  Examples of zoning violations include illegal signs, illegal use of property, and commercial vehicles in residential areas.  

If you need a sign permit, zoning use or customary home occupation permit application, contact zoning enforcement staff at 704-336-7600.

Inspection Process

To report a potential violation of the zoning ordinance, call 311 or submit your request online.

  • Inspections occur within three business days of reporting.
  • If the complaint is valid and a violation is found, a notice of violation will be issued.
  • The case is closed when the violation is corrected.