Permits

Land Development

Resources for rezoning and permitting development teams.

Events Impacting Streets

Street closures and detours.

Residential Parking Permit

Park It program.

Noise Buffer Maps

Noise restriction maps.

Right-of-Way Management

The CDOT Right of Way Management section ensures public streets and sidewalks are used safely and fairly, balancing growth and development with access to the right-of-way. The public right of way includes streets, sidewalks, bike lanes and shared use paths that everyone uses to get around Charlotte.Construction, utility work and community events often utilize these spaces. Our team reviews and issues permits for this work, coordinates with other city departments and helps keep travel safe and accessible while these activities occur.

CDOT Right-of-Way manages permits for things like:
  • Lane, shared use path or sidewalk closures
  • Utility repairs and installations
  • Construction impacts on the street and sidewalk
  • Encroachments into the public right of way
  • Events that affect streets or pedestrian access
  • Temporary traffic control for permitted work
Why this work matters
  • Keeps people safely walking, biking, rolling, driving and riding transit
  • Reduces unexpected delays or disruptions
  • Ensures fair and responsible use of public space
  • Supports accessibility for all residents
  • Helps projects happen with less impact on neighbors and businesses

If your project or event affects a street, sidewalk or other areas within the right-of-way, we encourage you to reach out early. We can help you understand requirements and avoid delays.

For general CDOT Right-of-Way questions, call 704.336.4119.

 

Utilities

Utility right-of-way management.

Right-of-Way Use

Right-of-way permit requests.

Right-of-Way Abandonment

Approved right-of-way abandonment administration.

Encroachment Agreements

Approval for construction and installation within right-of-way.

Street Vendor Programs

Central business district partnership.

Valet Parking

Valet service for local businesses.

Fence and Wall Certificates

No-cost certificates for fences and walls.

Oversized Load Moving

Oversized objects and house-moving approvals.

Private Traffic Control

Hiring off-duty police officers for traffic control.

Social Districts

Social districts are areas where people can walk with open, to-go containers of alcoholic beverages in a contiguous area.

Newsracks

Each newsrack contains bins that publishers may rent by obtaining an annual permit.
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