Permit guides
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A Charlotte ADU requires City Individual Residential Lot review plus Mecklenburg County building and trade permits, inspections and occupancy approval.
A residential service or panel change requires a Mecklenburg County electrical permit and inspection.
A fence or wall along a City-maintained street needs a no-cost CDOT certificate, while private side or rear fencing still must satisfy zoning and any applicable County structural rules.
Mecklenburg County expressly excludes HVAC replacement from its limited project-cost exemption, so a mechanical permit and inspection are required.
Mecklenburg County's cost exemption can cover limited like-grade roof-covering replacement, while structural, decking and expanded roofing scope requires a building permit.
Residential solar requires Mecklenburg County building and electrical review, and a detached array is also listed for Charlotte's Individual Residential Lot review.
Most residential water-heater installation work uses Mecklenburg County plumbing and applicable trade permits, with a narrow electrical-connection exception for an exact like-for-like case.