City Building Permits

Locust, NORTH-CAROLINA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Locust, North Carolina. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

North Carolina Cabarrus County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Locust spans more than one county. The city issues local zoning permits citywide. A zoning permit is required before obtaining a building permit from the county. For Cabarrus County-side projects, county code permitting applies through Cabarrus County Construction Standards.

Department
City of Locust Planning and Zoning Department
Address
186 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust, NC 28097
Phone
704-888-5260
Website
https://locustnc.com/planning-and-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact the Planning/Zoning Director with project questions.
  2. Complete the applicable Locust zoning permit application.
  3. Bring the permit application to City Hall with a map of the property and proposed improvements.
  4. Pay the fee at the time of submission.
  5. Wait for zoning review.
  6. After zoning approval, obtain the required county building permit.

Typical processing time: Smaller projects and business licenses are addressed within two weeks after receipt of a complete application; larger projects vary based on complexity.

Source: City of Locust Planning and Zoning Department

General Requirements

A zoning permit is required to obtain a building permit from the county when placing any new structures on property, and when a new business, institution, or industry opens or changes ownership.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Property map
  • Proposed improvements
  • Owner/contractor contact information
  • Project purpose/location
Building code
2018 North Carolina State Building Code with state amendments
Contractor requirements
State NC contractor licensure rules apply.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Local zoning fees appear to be flat by permit type.
Payment note
Fee is due at the time the application is submitted.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Locust Planning and Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: City pages focus on zoning review; county inspection process applies after county permit issuance.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Locust Planning and Zoning Department before applying.

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