Invasive Plant Rules in Charlotte, NC (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Charlotte, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
Charlotte's Unified Development Ordinance bars invasive plant species, as listed by the North Carolina Invasive Plant Council, from required tree save areas on development sites, and forces removal before a final plat or certificate of occupancy is issued.
Invasive Plant Removal in Charlotte Tree Saves
Some RestrictionsCharlotte UDO § 20.15.E.1
E. Tree Save Standards The following standards shall apply to all tree save areas within the required green area. 1. Tree save areas shall be free of invasive plant species unless otherwise approved by the Chief Urban Forester. If an area proposed for tree save contains invasive plant species at the time of such proposal, such invasive plant species shall be removed prior to final plat approval...