City Building Permits

Town of Davidson, NORTH-CAROLINA Building Permit Guide

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

North Carolina Mecklenburg County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Davidson accepts permit applications through the Town first. For building and sign permits, applicants must then submit the Town-approved permit to Mecklenburg County for County review.

Department
Town of Davidson Planning Department for local permit intake and zoning review; Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement for County building and sign permit review/issuance after Town approval
Address
Davidson Planning Department, 251 South Street, P.O. Box 579, Davidson, NC 28036; Mecklenburg County LUESA, 2145 Suttle Ave., Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone
Davidson Planning 704-892-7592; Town Hall 704-892-7591; Mecklenburg County 980-314-2633
Website
https://www.townofdavidson.org/70/Submit-a-Permit

Online Permit Portal

Open Town of Davidson Planning Department Submittal Form

Platform: CivicPlus Form Center for Town intake; Mecklenburg County Accela/webpermit for County-side permit completion • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Print the applicable Davidson permit form from the Town list, such as building permit, sign permit, temporary use permit, or home occupation agreement.
  2. Prepare the required detailed plot, site plan, or sketch plan as applicable.
  3. Scan the completed permit package and submit it through the Davidson Planning Department Submittal Form, or deliver it by mail or in person to Town Hall.
  4. Pay the required Town fee at the time of submittal. Davidson states permits are not accepted without payment.
  5. Wait for Davidson review. The approved permit is sent to the email address supplied in the Town submittal form.
  6. For building and sign permits, submit the Town-approved permit to Mecklenburg County for County review and issuance.
  7. Complete County review, fees, and inspections as required.

Typical processing time: No fixed Davidson review turnaround is published on the permit page reviewed.

Source: Town of Davidson Planning Department for local permit intake and zoning review; Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement for County building and sign permit review/issuance after Town approval

General Requirements

Davidson uses Town permit forms for building permit categories including new residence, accessory structure, demolition permit, pool, garage, shed, commercial upfit, retaining wall, solar panels, and similar work. Sign permits and temporary use permits are also locally routed through the Town.

Required Documents

  • Town permit form
  • Detailed plot/site/sketch plan as applicable
  • Fee payment
  • Permit-type-specific supporting documentation
Permit validity
County-issued code permit expiration should be confirmed with Mecklenburg County.
Building code
Mecklenburg County applies the NC State Building Code for code permit issuance. Davidson regulates local planning and zoning under its Planning Ordinance.
Owner-builder
County homeowner rules apply when the permit proceeds to Mecklenburg County.
Contractor requirements
State contractor-licensing rules apply. Davidson's process does not waive County or state licensing requirements.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Varies by permit type under the FY 2026 fee schedule
Plan check fee
Town fee schedule governs Town planning charges; Mecklenburg County applies separate code review charges after Town approval
Permit fee formula
Mixed. Davidson uses Town fee-schedule charges by permit/application type, and County fees apply separately for County review and issuance.
Reinspection fee
County reinspection and inspection fees apply where Mecklenburg County performs inspections
Payment note
Davidson requires fee payment at permit submittal. Building and sign permits then move to Mecklenburg County for additional County fees.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Fences do not require a Town permit, but they must still comply with the Davidson Planning Ordinance

Important: Tree removal of trees larger than 12 inches DBH requires a Town permit. Other permit exemptions are not consolidated on the reviewed Town page and should be checked against Davidson ordinance and Mecklenburg County code-permit rules.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Regular municipal business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Town application review and approval, County code review and issuance for building/sign permits, County field inspections, then final approval or CO as applicable

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Davidson Planning Department for local permit intake and zoning review; Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement for County building and sign permit review/issuance after Town approval before applying.

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