Charlotte Deck, Addition, and Residential Plan Review Guide

Charlotte decks and additions can require Mecklenburg County residential plan review and city zoning checks before work begins.

Permit takeaway

Mecklenburg County identifies residential plan review for one- and two-family new construction, remodels, additions, heated-space increases, accessory buildings, and structures.

Zoning and placement

Charlotte lists decks, additions, retaining walls, pools, solar panels, detached accessory structures over 12 feet in any dimension, and ADUs among projects that may need concurrent Mecklenburg County and city review.

Building and trade review

Residential plan review uses electronic submittal with permit application details, project scope, zoning and erosion-control forms when required, and uploaded plans.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the deck is attached or elevated, the addition changes heated square footage, the project includes erosion-control questions, or zoning setbacks are tight.

Documents to prepare

• Residential permit application
• Expanded scope of work
• Plans in PDF
• Zoning forms if required
• Erosion-control materials if required

Inspection planning

• Submit permit application
• Use the plan-review path when required
• Respond to review comments
• Schedule footing, framing, trade, and final inspections as listed

Official sources

• Mecklenburg County Residential Plan Review
• Mecklenburg County Permits Requiring Plan Review
• Charlotte Zoning Permitting

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.