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MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Land Use and Environmental Services Agency
Code Enforcement
Contact Information:
Patrick G. Granson MPC, CBO, LEED-AP
Director of Code Enforcement, Mecklenburg County
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
980-314-3434
Patrick.Granson@Mecklenburgcountync.gov
Program Description: Special Events
From major conventions and international sporting events to community-based festivals, parades, and athletic
activities, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are proud to host nationally recognized events each year.
Our goal is to enhance the vitality, quality of life, and economic prosperity of Mecklenburg County along with the
Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville.
The following information has been developed to guide you through the Special Event Permit Process and provide you
with the guidelines and requirements associated with special event management within Mecklenburg County. We
require an application to be completed and submitted to CE.SpecialEvents@Mecklenburgcountync.gov.
Special Events conducted or Temporary Structures erected on private or public property must meet the requirements
according to the categories below:
Special Events Conducted for less than 7 Days: Special events held, or temporary structures erected, for less
than seven (7) days on public or private property must comply with the applicable provisions of the NC Fire Prevention
Code and Section 3103 of the NC State Building Code which is similar and will be regulated by Charlotte Fire (704-3362101) or the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal (980-314-2633) for these special events and temporary structures.
Special events conducted within a street right of way, please contact eh following for additional requirements and
permits:
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NCDOT (NC Department of Transportation)
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CDOT (Charlotte Department of Transportation)
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Planning Departments of the appropriate jurisdiction
Special Events Involving Temporary Structures for 7 Days to 179 Days: Special events involving temporary
structures and/or temporary electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems for 7 to 179 days must comply with the
applicable provisions of the NC Fire Prevention Code and Section 3103 of the NC State Building Code, thereby requiring
a permit, construction documents, placement of the temporary structure in compliance with Table 600 (Building Code),
and compliance with the means of egress requirements of Chapter 10 and a maximum exit access travel distance of
100 feet. Any installation of electricals, mechanical, and plumbing systems included in any of these structures must
comply with the applicable provisions of the NC State Electrical, Mechanical, and/or Plumbing Codes. Permits for these
events are obtainable through Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement.
Special Events Conducted within Existing Buildings: Special events held and/or temporary structures erected,
inside permanent buildings, and temporary modifications to permanent building for special events must comply with
all of the provisions of the NC State Building Codes, including the building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire
protection. Permits for these events are obtainable through Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement.
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2145 Suttle Avenue • Charlotte, North Carolina 28208 • (980) 314-2633 • Fax (704) 336-3839
www.meckpermit.com
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