Cornelius requires grading permits for projects disturbing 1 acre or involving significant cut/fill. Drainage must not adversely affect neighboring properties per common law and Mecklenburg County stormwater rules. Lake Norman shoreline grading needs Duke Energy approval.
Grading permits issued by Mecklenburg County Land Development. Projects under 1 acre still require permits if disturbing regulated buffers or waterfront areas. Lake Norman shoreline work requires Duke Energy Shoreline Management Plan approval plus 404/401 permits if wetlands affected. Final grading must drain away from foundations with 5 percent slope minimum.
Unpermitted grading: stop work plus $100-$1,000 per day. Adverse drainage: private nuisance lawsuit risk.
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Aircraft noise is preempted by federal law (FAA) and not regulated by Cornelius. Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is approximately 20 miles south and ...
Cornelius, NC
Construction activity in Cornelius is restricted to 7:00 AM through 7:00 PM Monday-Saturday with no Sunday work permitted in residential zones. Emergency rep...
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Persistent barking, howling, or animal noise audible beyond the owner's property for more than 15 continuous minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes violate...
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Cornelius defines abandoned vehicles per NCGS 20-137.7 as vehicles left on public property over 7 days or private property without permission over 24 hours. ...
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Cornelius prohibits parking on public streets for more than 72 consecutive hours per Town Code Chapter 10. No overnight parking is allowed on designated stre...
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Fences 6 feet and under generally do not require a building permit in Cornelius but still require zoning compliance review. Fences over 6 feet require buildi...
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