Mecklenburg County has no mandate requiring native plants but actively promotes them through the LUESA Water Quality program and Charlotte's Tree Canopy Action Plan. Certain development projects must use native or adapted species in stream buffers.
While no residential landscaping ordinance requires native plants, new development subject to the Post-Construction Controls Ordinance must use North Carolina native or adapted species in SWIM buffers and stormwater control measures. The Mecklenburg County Cooperative Extension promotes native plant gardens through its Master Gardener program. Invasive species like English ivy, Bradford pear, and nandina are discouraged but not banned.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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All residential swimming pools in unincorporated Mecklenburg County must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing and self-latching...
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HOAs in Mecklenburg County may impose fines up to 100 dollars per violation per day under NCGS 47F-3-107.1 after a hearing before an adjudicatory panel of un...
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NCGS 7A-38.3F requires pre-litigation mediation for most HOA disputes in Mecklenburg County other than assessment collection. Either party may initiate media...
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Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement issues building permits for all in-ground and above-ground residential pools over 24 inches deep or 5,000 gallons. Permit...
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Mecklenburg County does not impose a minimum or maximum night cap on STR bookings in unincorporated areas. NCGS 160D-1207 preempts registration-based night c...
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Pre-1978 residential properties in Mecklenburg County are subject to federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) enforced by NC DHHS Childhood Le...
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