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Prerequisites
- Legally created lot with an established address, contractor licensing validation and public improvement compliance.
- Certificate of Appropriateness, if house is to be built in a historic district
- NC Department of Transportation driveway or encroachment permits, if the property is on a state road
- Variance approved by Board of Adjustment, if applicable
- Annexation Petition if the project is outside the City limits and you wish to tap onto City water and sewer
Approvals or Permits Issued
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Building
- Building for site accessibility and retaining walls over four feet of unbalanced fill
- Right-of-Way (driveway and site)
- Zoning
- Certificate of Appropriateness, if house is to be built in a historic district
- Flood, for property within a flood hazard area
- Land Disturbing, if applicable
- Stormwater Tracking, if applicable
- Tree Conservation, if applicable
- Neuse River Buffer, for property within the Neuse River buffer watershed
- Other permits and approvals as required for a particular project
Submittal Requirements
| Type | Description |
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New Single-Family Dwelling/Duplex (Residential Certified Review) can be submitted directly through the Permit and Development Portal. View our helpful online application process for instructions.
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Required for Some Projects |
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Additional Information
- Field Revisions
- See Development Fee Guide for specific fees
- Smoke Alarm Requirements
- R313 Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Wood Decks - Appendix M
- Alternate Material, Design or Methods Form
Expected Processing Time for Development Projects
Please see our development review turnaround times.
Fees
- See Development Fee Guide for specific fees.
- Fees can be paid online via a registered account in the Permit and Development Portal.
Use this Fee Calculator to obtain an estimate of Building and Trade Permit Fees.