This collection of links will help homeowners navigate some of our most frequently visited pages, and information that is important for homeowners to know when starting a project.

Useful Links to Code Enforcement Tools and Resources for Contractors

Links to documents, sites, and forms useful for Owners and Developers.

List of codes currently used in North Carolina

This document stems from a request by Contractors and Developers who would like to have a better understanding about how to deal with commercial projects being phased in a strategic delivery process.  This is only used as a guide and is especially important for larger projects.

The AE (Architect and Engineer) Pass Rate Incentives program goal is to support A&E's by moving them up in the plan review process because they take the profession and the OnSchedule process seriously, and have earned resulting high pass rates. Conversely, those professionals who abuse the OnSchedule process will move back, until they improve.

Approved as Noted and Interactive Review are two tools utilized by the Commercial Plans Examiners that allow minor code issues to be resolved on the first review, therefore, eliminating the need for a 2nd review.

Projects will be considered abandoned if, after receiving automated notice from the County that a plan review cycle is complete, or a project is ready for permit issuance, no activity (drawings resubmitted, or permit taken out) is taken on the owner's part for 120 calendar days. Once the project is determined to be abandoned, projects will be cancelled and fees retained.

​These tools are available on our website to help our customers learn about how to get started with their projects, and keep up with their progress and project status.

The Building Development Commission is an advisory Board that maks recommendations to the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners and Code Enforcement staff on development-related ordinances, budget, service delivery, fees, division performance, and public opinion.