Huntersville grading and drainage requirements follow NC Building Code and Mecklenburg County Land Development rules. Sites must drain away from foundations at 5% minimum slope for 10 feet. Grading plans required for new construction and substantial additions.
Lot grading must direct surface water away from structures and across property lines only through designated drainage easements. Alterations to natural drainage that cause neighbor flooding can trigger civil nuisance claims under NC common law rule of reasonable use. French drains and sump pump discharges cannot be directed into the sanitary sewer. Mecklenburg County Land Development reviews grading plans over 1 acre; smaller residential sites reviewed by Huntersville Engineering Division.
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