Local governing bodies adopt and maintain regulations to promote public health and safety, minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions, and protect surface waters and the natural functions of floodplains. The State legislature authorizes local governments to adopt and enforce ordinances to address local needs and to meet federal and state requirements. City of Charlotte flood ordinance.
City of Charlotte Stormwater Pollution Ordinance
Some streams within Mecklenburg County flow directly into lakes that supply drinking water. By state law, Water Supply Watersheds are under additional zoning and development regulations.
Watershed Protection Administration
Floodplain Development