Nature Museum   704-372-6261
See Museums

Neighborhood Centers   704-336-3380
See Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Development   704-336-3380
Neighborhood Development works to improve Charlotte neighborhoods and the quality of life for the people who live there.  Services include housing code enforcement, affordable housing development, job training and placement, small lending and support, neighborhood-based problem solving and community leadership development.

Neighborhood Matching Grants   704-336-2349
See Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Services  704-336-3380
A division of Neighborhood Development that works with neighborhoods in developing leadership, community assets, problem solving and administers the Matching Grants Program.  Coordinates Charlotte Cares and manages the four neighborhood centers.
- Alexander Street Center   704-336-2030
- Amay James Center   704-336-2196
- Belmont Center   704-336-2632
- Greenville   704-336-2877

Neighborhood Watch   704-336-2310
See Crime Prevention

Noise Control  911
See Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

NOVA  (New Options for Violent Actions)   704-336-4344
Group education and counseling for court-ordered clients, to help end domestic violence.

Older and Disabled Adult Services   704-336-4812
See Senior Nutrition, Services for Adults, Social Services

Parade Permit   704-336-3889
A permit is required to have a parade within the Charlotte city limits.  Applications are available from the Department of Transportation on the sixth floor of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center (600 E. Fourth St.)  The Application and $10 fee are then submitted to the parade committee for approval.  the application must be received by the parade committee a minimum of 30 days prior to the event.

Park and Recreation  
- Main   704-336-3854
- Programs   704-336-5800
- Reservations    704-548-2461
Manages more than 150 parks, nature preserves, historic sites, special facilities, and year-young quality recreation services, facilities, programs, camps and events.

Parking on Front Lawn Ordinance
- Neighborhood Development Code Enforcement 704-336-3380

Park It!    704-375-3177
All City parking tickets -- except tickets received at the Airport -- must be paid by mailing a check or money order made payable to the "City of Charlotte" c/o Park It!, 229 S. Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202 or in person at the Park It! office (229 S. Brevard St.).

Park 'n Ride   704-336-RIDE  (7433)
Park 'n Ride is a program that combines commuter parking lots with public transportation.

Parking Tickets  
- Airport   704-359-4010
- City  704-375-3177
- Tickets issued by County Security  704-336-4600
- Tow information  704-336-7600
All City parking tickets -- except tickets received at the Airport -- must be paid by mailing a check or money order made payable to the "City of Charlotte" c/o Park It!, 229 S. Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202 or in person at the Park It! office (229 S. Brevard St.).

Passenger Vehicles for Hire
Information on regulations for Taxicabs, Limousines, and other for-hire vehicles are regulated by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police.

Performing Arts Centers
-  Blumenthal Center   704-372-1000
The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center at Charlotte (130 N. Tryon St.) contains a 2,100 seat concert hall and a 450 seat theater.  The Center is the home of The Charlotte Symphony, The Charlotte Opera, and The North Carolina Dance Theater.
- Ovens Auditorium  704-372-3600
Ovens  (2700 E. Independence Blvd.) is a 2,500 seat auditorium which hosts theater and musical events throughout the year.  (Operated by the Auditorium-Coliseum-Convention Center Authority)
- Spirit Square   704-372-9664
Spirit Square  (324 N. College Street) is a center for the arts providing performances, lectures, exhibits and classes.
         - Tickets:  704-372-SHOW or 704-348-5750
         - Classes: 704-372-9664

Perk Test/Soil Investigation   704-336-5102
See Environmental Health

Permits
- Attic sale  704-336-6315   704-336-4600
- Beer, wine, liquor for businesses  704-342-6322
- Beer, wine, liquor for special events  704-336-7527
- Bingo, raffles   919-733-3673
- Blasting   704-336-2101
- Block party    704-336-3893
- Building   704-336-2381
- Close a street to picket, march or parade   704-336-3889
- Driveway   704-336-6692
- Fireworks   704-336-2101
- Going out of business   704-336-2247
- Grading   704-336-6692
- Move a house   704-336-2831
- Park in Fourth Ward   704-375-3177
- Sidewalk repair   704-336-3893
- Sidewalk new (other than current construction)  704-336-3917
- Traffic control   704-336-2261
- Traffic control - off duty police  704-336-3893

Planning Commission   704-336-2205
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission identifies land-use issues relating to housing, zoning, urban expansion and open space.  The 14-member appointed body advises elected officials who direct growth in the City and County.

Police Attorney   704-336-2406
See Attorney

Police Awards   704-336-3056
See Community Relations Committee

Police Department   
- Emergency     911
- Non-emergencies  704-353-1000

Central Division: 704 336-5729
Metro Division: 704-336-8301
Eastway Division: 704 336-8535
North Tryon Division: 704 336-8397
North Division: 704 593-1340
Hickory Grove Division: 704 567-9198
Steele Creek Division: 704 336-7800
South Division:704 544-4835 
Providence Division: 704 943-2400
Independence Division: 704 841-1477
University City Division:
Westover Division: 704 432-2442
Freedom Division: 704 398-6733

Supported by an advanced 911 communications system, a modern crime lab and trained citizen volunteers, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's more than 1,386 officers and 425 non-sworn personnel work to keep the city safe.  The department involves citizens in Neighborhood Watch and Community Policing efforts and other programs to prevent and solve crimes.  See Crime Prevention, Neighborhood Watch, Crime.

Police Reports    704-336-2839,  704-398-6700
Copies of accident and arrest reports are available (arrest reports cost $5 require a  photo ID)  from the Police Department  (601 E. Trade St.) or the Adam Service Area Center  (4150 Wilkinson Blvd) at 704-398-6700.  Hours are Monday through Friday,  8 a.m.to 6 p.m. at both locations. 

Police Review  704-336-2382
See Community Relations Committee

Pre-school Services   704-336-7130
Parent education, case management, training and consultation to prevent emotional, behavioral and developmental problems in young children.  See Totline

Pre-trial Services   704-336-2027
Provides supervised release from jail for certain defendants, until their trial.

Procurement/Purchasing   704-336-2256
Purchases all goods and services for the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

Property Tax    704-336-4600
See Tax Office

Public Defender    704-347-7870
Provides legal representation to criminal defendants who cannot afford to hire private counsel.

Public Health
- Administration    704-336-4701
- Appointments    704-336-6500
- Main   704-336-4700
Clinic services for sexually transmitted disease, tuberculosis, family planning, maternity care, child health, refugee health, women's health, immunizations, and mammography are offered by the Carolinas HealthCare System.  See Health Department.

Public Library   704-336-2725
See Library

Public Service & Information   704-336-2475
See Information