Donated Projects (Land Development)

• The developer hires Engineer to design plans and submit to Charlotte Water for review/approval.
• CLT Water approved plans are permitted.
• Contracts are executed between CLT Water and Developer.
• CLT Water approved plans are released for construction.
• North Carolina Licensed Utility Contractor performs the construction of the water distribution and sanitary sewer systems.
• Charlotte Water Inspectors witness the construction and perform all necessary testing and authorize Charlotte Water to take over the project for ownership and maintenance upon acceptance of all required documentation.
• The water distribution and sanitary sewer systems then become the property of Charlotte Water.
• Developer/builder shall pay system development fees and request meters to be set through CLT Water Customer Service.

Plans shall be submitted through the City of Charlotte Land Development Accela electronic portal.

The following should be included if applying for public water/sewer through Donated Projects:

• Set of plans (24x36 – ARCH D size) unlocked pdf digital copy without any untitled viewports
• Land development grading plan with current and future topography.
• Check for plan review/inspection fees (these are collected up front and review will not begin until plan review fees have been paid)
• Self-Certified Donated Projects Plan Review Checklist signed and sealed by engineer
• Conceptual and/or pre-submittal meeting minutes, if applicable
  • Conceptual meetings are required for water main relocations 16” and larger, low-pressure sewer, pump stations and projects that have trunk lines outside the natural drainage pattern or the engineer is choosing between multiple options on how the property is served.
  • Pre-submittal meetings are required if any variances to CLTW design standards are requested. Please schedule a meeting with CLTW plan review staff to obtain approval. Must show constraints and alternate considerations before approval is granted.
• Copy of as-builts with tie-in location marked

Charlotte Water is participating in the City of Charlotte Land Development enhanced review program, allowing customers to pay fees in addition to standard review fees for an enhanced plan review. Additional information may be found on the City of Charlotte Land Development website.

• Current Fee Schedule

All fees are to be paid when plans are submitted for review.

Fees are collected at:

Charlotte Water
Installation and Development Services
600 East 4th Street, Suite 020
Charlotte, NC 28202

If you have a question about the fees, please email your inquiry.

Please contact us for further assistance with Plan Submittals, Water/Sewer Encroachments, CO Holds, Water Meters at IDSplansubmittals@charlottenc.gov or call 704.336.1421.