Scope of Services:

CURRENT SCOPE OF SERVICES:

Review master plans, custom home plans, and room additions when the project meets one or all of the following criteria:

1. Full building review on all townhouse projects, including footprint additions or structural modifications. A per unit Master Plan Program is available; buildings are not eligible.

2. All new or move-on one and two family residences.

3. Any enclosed addition to the primary residence, which increases the original footprint. This excludes decks and screen porches.

4. Interior renovations projects valued equal to or greater than $175,000
   
   
5. Projects of unconventional building methods (methods outside of the NC Residential Code)

See full details of the Residential Plan Review Requirements. To assist you in meeting drawing requirements for residential projects, see our Plan Review Tools for the Novice

To view and print a detailed plan review checklist click here.

A  Plan Submittal Cover Sheet must accompany all plan submittals.

Review plans for Townhouse land-for-sale projects.

1. Projects are reviewed for zoning, fire, Charlotte Utilities, and building code compliance.
2. Townhouse unit may qualify for the master plan programs to reduce building code review time at project submittal.
3. See details of the Townhouse Plan Review Process.
4. All projects must have a Project Data Sheet and a Permit Data Sheet attached to the plans when submitted.
5. New projects associated with CMUD are required to have a Backflow Prevention Service Application. Click on the link for an application.

All previously approved townhouse projects must be updated at the implementation of each new code. Here is a list of those requirements.

Review of projects pertaining to In Home Day Care facilities. Click on the link for a description of the requirements and process. 

Key Contacts:
Plan Review Facilitator - Counter: 704-336-8983

Mark Wyte - Plan Review Supervisor 

Ken Turull - Plan Reviewer