Grading in Mecklenburg County requires a Land Development permit if disturbing over 20,000 sq ft. Drainage must not create adverse impact on downstream neighbors per Charlotte City Code Chapter 18. Direct discharge to neighbor property prohibited.
Mecklenburg County LUESA Land Development issues grading permits tied to the E and SC program for sites over 20,000 sq ft. Smaller residential lots require a minor grading permit if altering drainage patterns that affect adjacent properties. Charlotte City Code Chapter 18 prohibits any grading that concentrates or diverts stormwater onto adjoining property. Engineered grading plans required for sites with slopes over 10 percent or within watershed protection areas. All grading within 35 ft of a stream requires SWIM buffer variance. Mecklenburg County applies the NC Building Code Chapter 18 foundation drainage requirements plus local stormwater standards.
Adverse drainage impact: civil action plus 500 dollars per day. Grading in SWIM buffer: 5,000 dollars per day plus mandatory restoration.
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