The list of data layers is presented alphabetically for quick access. This is not the sequence that they appear in the map layer list. Click on the layer name to jump to a more complete description.
To view the layer list, click on the Layers Data Tool to the right of the map. The user may select as many data layers as desired and then click on the Refresh Map button. While multiple layers may be selected, this is not always desirable. Some layers are better viewed by themselves or with only a few other layers. The user will have to experiment to see what works best.
The layer list will change based upon the map extent. A full map extent view of Mecklenburg County will offer only eleven data layers. As the user zooms into the map, additional layers will be added to the list and some will be removed. The positioning of the labels of some data layers is sensitive to the map positioning. For example, when the ZIP Code layer is enabled, you may have to zoom out far enough so that the ZIP code label can be viewed.
2004 Aerial Photography
Full color digital aerial orthophotography, rectified to the Earth's surface, and seamlessly integrated into GIS. These images have been resampled to fit accurately onto the County's ground coordinate grids (see Engineering Grid) with very high pixel resolution. These photographs have been contractually created and are updated every one or two years depending upon available funding. Photographs are usually taken in very early spring before the leaves come out to obscure overhead vision. Whenever a year is specified, as in 2002 Aerial Photography, this refers to the year that the photography was taken. The 2001 photography was taken in February of 2001. The 2002 photography was taken in March of 2002 and is expected to be available to the public by mid November. Aerial photography usually takes one to two weeks. Because of the sun angle at that time of year, vendors can only fly for about four hours a day. Since clear conditions are required, weather can be a big factor with photo capture conditions.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Andy Goretti, 704-336-3727, andy.goretti@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Building Footprints
The outline of structures. These are created from aerial photography and are updated when the aerial photography is updated. Therefore, new or recent construction may not be visible.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Josh McSwain, 704-432-6966, josh.mcswain@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Census Tracts
Official Census tract boundaries as defined and published by the United States Census Bureau. Census tracts are small-area geographic areas used for aggregating and reporting population, housing, and other demographic or building data. During the official census, the Census Bureau collects demographic information related to each Census tract such as population, income, and housing.
Viewable: From Large Area Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Josh McSwain, 704-432-6966, josh.mcswain@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Charlotte Historic Districts
Four of Charlotte's most significant older neighborhoods have been designated by Charlotte City Council as Local Historic Districts in recognition of their importance in the history and character of the city. These include Dilworth, Fourth Ward, Plaza-Midwood, and Wessley Heights. The purpose of these districts is to assure that development and renovation occurs in a manner that is consistent with the character of the neighborhood. For more information, visit the web site http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/planning/historic+districts/home.asp.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Charlotte Historic District Commission
Contact: John Rogers, 704-336-5994, jrogers@ci.charlotte.nc.us
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Community Floodplain
This floodplain represents the extent of flood waters for the 100 year flood event with ultimate build out factored in. Under Mecklenburg County Floodplain Regulations, construction on any lot within this floodplain must be a minimum of one foot above the FLUM 100 year elevation.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services, Water & Land Resources
Contact: Tim Ruane, 704-336-8199, tim.ruane@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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County Boundary
The official exterior boundary line of Mecklenburg County.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Karen Isley, 704-336-7614, karen.isley@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Engineering Grid
These are horizontal and vertical grid squares that overlay the land mass of Mecklenburg County. Columns are labeled A-Z and the rows are numbered 1-48. Each grid is called by its coordinates (e.g. P26 and F11). Various engineering and mapping processes (such as topographic mapping, planimetric mapping, and aerial photography) are tied to these grid coordinates. The grids were locally devised and tied to the North Carolina Grid System (part of the North Carolina Geodetic Survey) and set to 4000 feet by 6000 feet to allow a 1" = 200' plot .
Viewable: From Large Area Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Josh McSwain, 704-432-6966, josh.mcswain@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Engineering Preliminary Plans
A preliminary plan added to GIS is a single-family, multi-family, mixed-use, or commercial plan that has been approved for construction. These plans are prior to recordation, and revisions could still be submitted for re-approval. Mapping these plans is the first step in assigning 911 address points.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Beverly Lawing, 704-432-6007, beverly.lawing@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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FEMA Floodplain
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) one hundred year floodplain for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. These floodplains are used for insurance purposes and it is possible that some building restrictions may exist for properties inside the floodplain.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services, Water & Land Resources
Contact: Tim Ruane, 704-336-8199, tim.ruane@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Greenways
Greenways are a source of natural preservation within Mecklenburg County and are often converted into nature trails, bike trails, parks, and other recreational services. Greenways feature paths and trails of various kinds, often of relatively long distances, based on natural corridors as well as abandoned railroad beds and other public rights-of-way. Trails and routes often have scenic quality as they pass through diverse and visually significant landscapes.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Contact: Scott Black, 704-336-5480, scott.black@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Jurisdictions
The city and town jurisdictional boundaries within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Viewable: From Large Area Views Only
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Karen Isley, 704-336-7614, karen.isley@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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I-485 Corridor
This layer contains portions of I-485 that are complete or under active construction.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Fonda Nichols, 704-336-6357, fonda.nichols@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Lot Dimensions
The length of each side of a parcel. Property mappers compare boundaries on property deeds to the tax maps when creating this data layer.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Fonda Nichols, 704-336-6357, fonda.nichols@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Major Interstate Exits
The major entry and exit ramps of I-77, I-85, and I-485.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: City of Charlotte Engineering & Property Management
Contact: David Snider, 704-336-3875, dsnider@ci.charlotte.nc.us
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Major Roads
The major Interstates, highways, and roads in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. This data layer is replaced by the Streets data layer upon zooming into the map.
Viewable: From Large Area Views
Source: City Engineering & Property Management
Contact: David Snider, 704-336-3875, dsnider@ci.charlotte.nc.us
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Miscellaneous Parcel Lines
Various miscellaneous lines necessary to tax information, but not belonging to the current parcel lines, including old parcel lines (history lines), undedicated access (private roads), proposed roads, parcel lines crossing into other counties, condominium outlines, etc.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Fonda Nichols, 704-336-6357, fonda.nichols@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Parcel Number Labels
Unique GIS Parcel Number labeling for those incidences where multiple structures exist within a tax parcel, such as condominiums or business malls. This number is a key field that can be linked to other city/county databases. The parcel numbers label is based on map scale.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Fonda Nichols, 704-336-6357, fonda.nichols@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Railroad ROW
Railroad rights-of-way (ROW) used for the construction, maintenance, or operation of railroads and associated property necessary for the operation of side tracks and appurtenances. These rights-of-way allows for the continuance use of these areas for freight or passenger railroad transportation. A railroad rights-of-way confers upon the railroad company rights that may restrict a landowner's use of those portions of land affected by the easement.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Fonda Nichols, 704-336-6357, fonda.nichols@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Regulated Watersheds
Bodies of water that have regulated, or controlled, depths for the purpose of generating electricity by Duke Energy.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Josh McSwain, 704-432-6966, josh.mcswain@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Spheres of Influence
Spheres of Influence are the boundaries where each city and town has or will have zoning jurisdiction. It is what the incorporation will look like when no more annexations can occur. Each city and town in Mecklenburg County has areas of influence that extend beyond its borders for planning and zoning purposes.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission
Contact: Jan Whitesell, 704-336-4849, jwhitesell@ci.charlotte.nc.us
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Sales by Deed Year
Property sales color-coded according to the year of the sale. This information is extracted from the recorded deed. Years are calendar years and are labeled in the map legend (click on Map Legend button to the right of the map). Sales prices will automatically be labeled inside the map whenever this option is chosen. Sales prices may be "qualified or "unqualified". A qualified sale is normally a one-owner, one-home, one-parcel sale. An unqualified sale may involve more than one homeowner of the property or the homeowner may have multiple parcels included in the sale. Sales prices can also be obtained from the Register of Deeds website. Sales prices can usually be determined by the deed stamps on the recorded deed.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Property Assessment and Land Records Management
Contact: David Farrow, 704-336-6330, david.farrow@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Streams
Drainage and hydrology features such as creeks, rivers, and streams within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Smaller ditches and tributaries may not be shown.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Josh McSwain, 704-432-6966, josh.mcswain@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Streets
The centerlines for the streets, major roads, and highways for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. This layer is replaced by Major Roads when zooming out on the map. The street centerline is often used when it is not desirable to view tax parcels.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: City Engineering & Property Management
Contact: David Snider, 704-336-3875, dsnider@ci.charlotte.nc.us
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SWIM Buffer
Surface Water Improvement Management (SWIM) stream buffers. A Mecklenburg County requirement for controlling development along rivers and streams. These buffers exist to help control runoff and pollution into Mecklenburg County's water resources. No new construction is allowed within the SWIM buffer area.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services, Water and Land Resources
Contact: Tim Ruane, 704-336-8199, tim.ruane@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Tax Information
Tax information presented in this application is extracted from the computer files of Mecklenburg County Property Assessment and Land Records Management. This information can be accessed from outside this application at the following web site: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/luesa/property+assessment+and+land+records/home.asp.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Property Assessment and Land Records Management
Contact: Tax Customer Service Center, 704-336-6000, mecktax@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Tax Parcels
The exterior boundary lines of a property displayed as a multi-sided, self-enclosed polygon. Whenever tax parcels are displayed, associated tax information on these parcels is available. The interior of the tax parcel is lightly shaded.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Fonda Nichols, 704-336-6357, fonda.nichols@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Tax Parcel Easements
An easement is a legal agreement a property owner makes to restrict the type and amount of development that may take place on his or her property. The easement spells out the rights the landowner retains and the restrictions on use of the property. Each of these rights and restrictions is negotiated between the landowner and the organization holding the easement.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Fonda Nichols, 704-336-6357, fonda.nichols@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Tax Parcel Landuse
Tax parcels color-coded by the primary type of land use. The color-coded definitions are provided in the map legend (click on Map Legend button to the right of the map).
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Property Assessment and Land Records Management
Contact: David Farrow, 704-336-6330, david.farrow@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Utility ROW
Utility rights-of-way (ROW) for Mecklenburg County. These include rights-of-way for AT&T, Piedmont Natural Gas, Duke Energy, Mecklenburg County water mains, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities water lines. Examples of utility rights-of-way include power transmission lines, pipelines, and telecommunication lines. A utility right-of-way confers upon the utility company a right to use the landowner's property in some way. These rights may also restrict a landowner's use of those portions of land affected by the easement.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Fonda Nichols, 704-336-6357, fonda.nichols@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Water Bodies
Hydrology for Mecklenburg County, including lakes, rivers, ponds, islands, and other water bodies.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Jamie Metz, 704-336-3850, jamie.metz@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Zoning-Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Zoning districts and maps made with due consideration of future growth, development, and change in land development in accordance with objectives as defined by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission. Zoning consists of dividing the community into districts (residential, commercial, and industrial) and regulating within such districts the permitted uses of land, lot sizes, density, yard requirements, building heights, parking, accessory uses and buildings, and other requirements. The purpose of zoning is to conserve and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the community through reasonable standards to which buildings must conform. The complete zoning ordinance for the City of Charlotte is available at http://charmeck.org/Departments/Planning/Rezoning/City+Rezoning+Ordinance.htm . Zoning designation codes are available at http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Planning/Zoning+Administration/Zoning+Designations.htm. Information about zoning enforcement in Charlotte-Mecklenburg can be found at http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Planning/Zoning+Administration/home.htm.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission
Contact: Sonja Sanders, 704-336-8310, sstrayhorn@ci.charlotte.nc.us
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Zoning-Towns
Each town in Mecklenburg County has its own zoning designations. The designations from town to town may be different and are not the same as those used by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Questions on zoning must be addressed to the planning commission of each town.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Each town's planning department.
Contacts: Cornelius, Jason Abernethy, 704-896-2460, jabernethy@cornelius.org
Davidson, Adam Feigl, 704-892-7592, afeigl@ci.davidson.nc.us
Huntersville, Brian Richards, 704-875-7000, brichards@huntersville.org
Matthews, Kathi Ingrish, 704-847-4411, kingrish@matthewsnc.com
Mint Hill, Lee Bailey, 704-545-9726, planning@minthill.com
Pineville, Kevin Icard, 704-889-1316, kicard@pinevilledsl.net
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ZIP Codes
U. S. Postal Service ZIP code boundaries for Mecklenburg County.
Viewable: From Large Area Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Josh McSwain, 704-432-6966, josh.mcswain@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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10 Foot Contours
Topographic lines representing the slope and elevation of land. Intervals are based on 10 feet.
Viewable: From Neighborhood Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services
Contact: Josh McSwain, 704-432-6966, josh.mcswain@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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6/30/2007 Charlotte Annexation Areas
The areas proposed for annexation by the City of Charlotte effective June 30, 2007.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission
Contact: Sonja Sanders, 704-336-8310, sstrayhorn@ci.charlotte.nc.us
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Voter Precincts
Mecklenburg County's voter precincts.
Viewable: From All Map Views
Source: Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
Contact: Trish Rupert, 704-336-8763, trish.rupert@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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