City Building Permits

Village of Marvin, NORTH-CAROLINA Building Permit Guide

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

North Carolina Union County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Marvin does not issue building permits. Union County issues building, electrical, and related code permits after Marvin zoning approval.

Department: Village of Marvin Planning and Zoning (zoning); Union County Building Code Enforcement (building)
Address: 10006 Marvin School Road, Marvin, NC 28173
Phone: 704-843-1680
Email: Contact form on website
Website: https://marvinnc.gov/Government/Planning-Zoning/Permitting

Online Permit Portal

Open Marvin Permits Page

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine the applicable Marvin zoning permit type from the permitting page.
Prepare the zoning permit package and submit the completed form to the Village using PDF attachments where requested.
Pay the Marvin zoning fee.
Wait for zoning review and approval from the Village.
After zoning approval, file for the building permit with Union County and complete county code inspections.

Typical processing time: Typical turnaround time for a Marvin zoning permit is 24 to 48 hours.

Source: Village of Marvin Planning and Zoning (zoning); Union County Building Code Enforcement (building)

General Requirements

Marvin requires zoning permits for all new construction, remodels and renovations, additions, outside storage buildings, attached decks, tree removal, swimming pools, home-based businesses, and signs.

Required Documents

Permit application
Fee
Zoning supporting documents by permit type
For building permits: completed permit application, zoning approval, utility/septic documentation where applicable, lien agent/workers compensation information if over threshold

Permit validity: No standalone Marvin zoning expiration rule identified. County building permits follow county expiration rules.
Building code: Union County enforces NC State Building Code. Marvin enforces local zoning through the Marvin Development Ordinance.
Owner-builder: Reviewed Marvin pages do not publish a separate owner-builder summary. County owner exemption affidavit remains relevant where the owner seeks that exemption.
Contractor requirements: State licensing rules apply. County issues building permits after Marvin zoning approval.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Examples include small cell wireless permit $100, preliminary meeting application $200, and many zoning/development fees. County building minimum fee $100.
Plan check fee: Marvin non-residential plan review $1,000 plus $100 per acre. County commercial plan review also applies to county-issued building permits.
Permit fee formula: Marvin zoning and development fees are flat or acreage-based by permit type. County building fees are square-foot and trade based.
Reinspection fee: Not publicly stated on reviewed Marvin zoning page. County reinspection and extra-inspection fees apply to county code inspections.
Payment note: Marvin offers online zoning-fee payment. Card payments carry 3% convenience fee; e-checks carry $1.50 convenience fee.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Marvin Planning and Zoning (zoning); Union County Building Code Enforcement (building) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Union County 704-283-3816 (phone)
Union County Evolve (online)

Inspection hours: Marvin office hours: Mon-Thu 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. County inspections typically completed the day requested when workload allows.

Typical inspection sequence: Marvin zoning permit first, then Union County building permit and county inspections.

Additional Resources

Building code: Union County enforces NC State Building Code. Marvin enforces local zoning through the Marvin Development Ordinance.
Verify contractor license: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors
Zoning information: View zoning info
Permitting
Resources & Documents
Union County Evolve Portal
License lookup guide: North Carolina Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: North Carolina Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
North Carolina hub: North Carolina Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Marvin Planning and Zoning (zoning); Union County Building Code Enforcement (building) before applying.

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