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Following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words, phases, or a specific category.
Administration
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The tax rate is $0.345/100. |
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Since 2002, the Town of Davidson contracts with Mecklenburg County to collect property taxes. To pay property and vehicle taxes you must visit or contact the Mecklenburg County Tax Office at: Robert L. "Bob" Walton Plaza, 700 E. Stonewall Street Charlotte, NC 28202, or email the tax office.
Phone: 704 336-4600 For more information, visit Charmeck website or payments website |
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Allied Waste 704 393-6900 |
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99 Jackson St.
Davidson, NC 28036
Phone: 800 ASK-USPS
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. USPS Website |
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119 South Main Street
Davidson, NC 28036
Phone: 704 892-8557
Manager: Nancy Dishman
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Library website |
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Cable:
M-I Connection, 704 660-3840Phone:
M-I Connection: 704 660-3840
Bell South: 704 872-6265 Electricity:
Duke Power Company: 704 892-3338
Energy United: 800 522-3793
Natural Gas:
PSNC Energy: 704 662-9460 Water & Sewer:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities: 704 336-2211 Trash Collection:
Allied Waste: 704-393-6900 |
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Town Hall is closed on New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day Monday, July 4th, Labor Day Monday, Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, and three days at Christmas. For specific dates and times, please check our website calendar |
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DavidsonNews.net, a website covering news and events in Davidson, can
be reached at www.davidsonnews.net. It's a daily newspaper online,
and features news on town government, schools, sports, real estate,
food, pets, an extensive calendar listing, the "Around Davidson"
column and more. Readers can subscribe for free, and can receive
daily emails of the latest headlines.www.davidsonnews.net
The Charlotte Observer serves the town of Davidson every day. There are also several weekly newspapers including Lake Norman Navigator and the Mooresville Tribune.
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Affordable Housing
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The affordable housing program is a program that helps create housing opportunities for people at a variety of income levels. Certain housing units in developments have been set aside as affordable units available to income eligible households. The selling prices or rents of these units are maintained below the selling prices or rents of the market rate units in the same development that are available to the general public. |
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Everyone deserves affordable housing. However, as the cost of housing rises, many of us are forced to pay more than we can afford. The average cost of a new 2400 square foot home in Davidson is $350,000 and existing home sales have skyrocketed to over $400,000, making owning a home in Davidson impossible for many families. |
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The affordable housing program is available to individuals and families earning less than 50% and up to 150% of the area median income (AMI). The 2009 median income for a family of four is $66,500. Homes are available for households who earn $32,200 (or less) up to $96,450. (AMI) is determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on an annual basis and adjusted for household size, www.huduser.org/datasets. |
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To be considered affordable, homes must sell or rent at a price that income-eligible households can own or rent without spending more than approximately 23% of their gross income for principal and interest on the mortgage. Housing expenses for rental housing include rent and utilities. The ordinance establishes affordable pricing requirements to ensure a range of affordability within each required income tier in for sale and rental developments. |
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For Sale units created by the affordable ordinance must be maintained as affordable for 99 years. The Town will ensure long-term affordability through deed restrictions that run with the property. The deed restrictions will contain a resale formula designed to provide a fair return to owners of affordable units while at the same time ensuring that the units will be resold at a price affordable to future income-qualified households.
House-holds are not required to move out of an affordable unit if their income increases at a later date. |
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The affordable housing units that have been approved by the Town Board and are currently available or under construction: Visit the individual affordable housing neighborhood pages for more information. Summers Walk: Highway 73, across from the Bradford Farm and near the new Bradford Park, currently available.
South Main Square: directly off of Main Street, two blocks from downtown Davidson, behind Restaurant X and Fuel Pizza, currently available. Walnut Grove: directly off of Main Street, behind the Merrell-Jennings gallery and the Wooden Stone gift store, under construction. Harbour Place: Exit 30, beside the Homewood Suites Hotel and Davidson Day School, under construction.
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Yes. When you are ready to sell, you must contact the Affordable Housing Coordinator. You will be issued names from the waiting list of households that have been approved for affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Offices determines the maximum re-sale price in accordance with the formula in the deed restrictions. |
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Yes, if you are unable to sell your unit. You are allowed to rent it at an affordable rent to an income-qualified household. |
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The affordable units are priced below comparable units in the development that are not affordable. There is no additional reduction in the cost of the unit or the amount of the rent based on the specific income of the buyer or renter. The association fee charged to an affordable unit is a percentage of the fee charged to market rate units. |
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Our office does not match people with homes to buy. We work with our non-profit partners at the Davidson Housing Coalition, to put people into homes they can afford. Please call them for more information at 704-892-4486 or www.davidsonhousing.org. You can also fill out an online application that will be forwarded to the Davidson Housing Coalition. More... |
Animal Control
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Davidson Police will respond and determine whether they can be of assistance. If they cannot, they will call for a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control Officer. CMACO is available seven days a week, with business hours and emergency hours. |
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The Davidson Police Department will respond to most animal control requests and determine if they can be of assistance. If they cannot, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control Officer (CMACO) will be called. |
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Yes. Apply in person at the Davidson Town Hall for your pet license. |
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Yes. A non-injury trap can be set. You must agree to check the trap every day and provide bait. To pick up a trap, call 704 892-5131. |
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Davidson's leash law applies to all Davidson Park facilities EXCEPT the "off leash park" called The Preserve, located at 330 O'Henry Street in the St. Alban's Neighborhood. The Preserve is open only to Davidson residents. All dogs must have a license and proper vaccination records including a rabies vaccination. Dog licenses may be purchased at Davidson Town Hall for $10. Search for "leash" in the Municipal Code |
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The "off leash park" called The Preserve, located at 330 O'Henry Street in the St. Alban's Neighborhood. The Preserve is open only to Davidson residents. All dogs must have a license and proper vaccination records including a rabies vaccination. Dog licenses may be purchased at Davidson Town Hall for $10. |
Communications
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You can find the Town mission statement on the Town Board page. |
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The Town Message is the quarterly newsletter published by Town Hall and distributed via snail mail to all residents. Current and archived copies are available online |
Fire Department
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The Davidson Fire Department employs 12 part-time firefighters that staff two positions Monday through Friday during business hours. Volunteer firefighters / Emergency Medical Technicians remain the critical element in our emergency response. |
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No previous experience or training is necessary to become a Davidson volunteer firefighter. New members are provided with training each spring that will allow them to be certified by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1403 Standards. The training is also certified by the North Carolina Department of Insurance. Prospective members wishing to participate only as an EMT are required to obtain North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician certification prior to submitting an application. |
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The Davidson Fire Department responds to approximately 1,000 calls each year. This averages out to almost three calls each day. As the Town of Davidson continues to grow, our call and response volumes also continue to increase. |
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Mayor & Town Board
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Contact or visit the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. Street address:
741 Kenilworth Ave. Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28204 Mailing address:
PO Box 31788
Charlotte NC 28231 Ph: 704 336-2133
Fx: 704 343-0537 Mecklenburg County Board of Elections |
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Minutes from town board meetings, work sessions and other special sessions are available to review online. Minutes are archived online for the past year and minutes from previous years are available for review at town hall. |
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The Board appoints members to the planning board, design review board, parks and recreation advisory board and greenways, trails and bikeways advisory board. Citizens may submit an application for consideration. Appointment terms vary and members rotate on and off the board. Advisory Board Application |
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Anyone interested in running for elected office must be a Davidson resident and be 18 years of age by election day. |
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Filing typically occurs in July. |
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Elected officials each serve two-year terms. |
Parks & Recreation
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416 Armour Street
Davidson, NC 28036
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21215 Shearers Road
Davidson, NC 28036
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2.8 mile greenway that begins before the bridge on South Street. |
Planning
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The Department of Planning and Urban Design is located on the west side of Main Street (NC 115) just south of the intersection of Main Street and South Street in the Davidson Town Hall. The physical address is:
216 South Main Street
PO Box 579
Davidson, NC 28036 |
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There are several types of permits required by the Town of Davidson. They are: |
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Permit applications are available at the Town Hall or online. If the permit is downloaded from the website, please make sure you submit three copies of it. Town planners will review the permit application for compliance with the Town of Davidson Planning Ordinance. Upon approval and payment of the fee, the applicant may pick up the permit application and take it to Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services Agency. Planning Permits |
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Fees associated with a building permit vary depending on the permit required and the nature of the project. Fee Schedule |
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The Town of Davidson Planning Ordinance categorizes properties into Planning Areas. You may locate your property on the Davidson Planning Ordinance map and use the legend to determine the planning area for your property. |
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The Town of Davidson does not generally use density limits or standard setback requirements. Instead, we encourage designers and developers to consider the surrounding context and creatively address the constraints and opportunities on a site by site basis.
Sections four and nine of the Davidson Planning Ordinance provide a list of permitted uses and site design regulations per planning area.
Refer to these sections first, and then contact a planner to set up an appointment to discuss your property further. |
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Yes. Please call the Department of Planning and Urban Design at 704 892-7592 to make an appointment. |
Police
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A true emergency is any fire, injury or illness, which endangers a person's safety, or a crime in progress. An emergency is life threatening and requires immediate fire, medical, or police response. An emergency is something that is occurring right now. In Davidson, you would call 9-1-1 to:
- Save a life
- Put out a fire
- Stop a crime
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704 892-5131 or 704 336-3237 |
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In non-emergency situations, you would call the non-emergency phone number. In Davidson this is 704 892-5131 and we are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During non-business hours you will have the choice of selecting the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Communications or the on-duty Davidson shift supervisor. |
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Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you. |
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Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you. |
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Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The on-duty shift supervisor can be reached during non-business hours by dialing 704 892-5131. |
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Call Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you. Or you can sign up in person at the Davidson Police Department during business hours. Or you can use our online form |
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Call Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you. Or you can make an appointment in person at the Davidson Police Department during business hours. |
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If you were issued a traffic citation you should have been given a pink form. Written on the front of the pink form there should be a court date. On the back of that form there are two boxes which state whether you must appear in court or you do not have to appear in court. If the box that states you do not have to appear in court is checked, you can mail a certified check or money order with the signed and dated citation. |
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Generally, Archer's Wrecker Service tows for the Davidson Police Department. Archer's Wrecker (704 892 9374) is located at 433 South Main Street in Davidson, just two blocks down from the Davidson Town Hall. Hunter Wrecker (704 375 9357), located at 1114 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, is also used occasionally. If your car has been towed and impounded due to no registration or other legal issue, you will need to prove current registration and bring a licensed driver to get your car out of impound. Each wrecker service has its own fee schedule for towing and daily storage. Call ahead to the wrecker service to confirm the amount of your charges and what form of payment they will and will not accept. |
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Visit the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, 700 East Fourth St., Charlotte, NC 28202. Phone: 704 336-2543 or Fax: 704-336-6118
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Call Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you. |
Public Works
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It is illegal to trim or remove trees in town without a permit. Several years ago, the Town implemented a Tree Ordinance to protect Davidson's green canopy. If your landscaping plans include tree trimming or removal, make sure you comply with the ordinance and avoid a fine. Permits are available online. Tree Permit |
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Davidson contracts garbage and recycling pickup for residents with Allied Waste, an outside service. They can be reached at 704 393-6900. Contact them for replacement bins. You may purchase a second bin at Town Hall. |
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Carts should be placed close to the road but should not block sidewalks, bike lanes and parking areas. |
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Pothole or service problems:
NCDOT is responsible for the primary town streets including: I-77 ramps, Griffith, Main, Pine, Grey, Beaty, Jackson, and Concord Road. Contact them to report a street repair.All other streets within the town limits (except those within new developments not yet turned over to the Town) belong to the town and are repaired by the town. Contact Town Hall at 704 892-7591 to report a repair. |
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For traffic light outages on locally maintained streets, call town hall at 704 892-7591. For NC DOT maintained streets call DOT Toll Free Phone - 877.DOT.4YOU (Customer Service). |
Traffic
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Round-abouts are implemented to slow traffic on thoroughfares and to increase the efficient flow of traffic at intersections which normally would be controlled by four-way stop signs or traffic signals. Think of entering a round-about as if you were making a right turn on a red light. Always yield to the traffic approaching from the left of your location. Enter when it is safe to do so, just as if you were making a right turn on red. |
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At most intersections there will either be a crosswalk, a solid white line (stop bar), or both across the lanes. When both are present, the stop bar will be the closest line and that is the point at which a vehicle must be over when the light turns red in order to not be a red light violation. In the absence of the stop bar, the crosswalk becomes the point. In the absence of either, an imaginary line connecting the closest curb line of the cross street then becomes the point of no return. Often times, drivers fail to recognize where their vehicle is when the light turns red and feel that they were in the intersection at the time the light cycles from yellow to red. The most effective way to avoid running a red light is to anticipate the light cycle and prepare to stop when the light turns yellow. A red light violation carries a $130 fine and four points assessed against the driver’s license. |
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If you notice on controlled left-turn intersections where the lanes are marked, they are marked so that two opposing vehicles turning left are directed to turn in front of each other so that they pass right side to right side. This is the proper method when turning left at any intersection. The law does state that a driver is to execute the left turn left of the center of the intersection. In addition, exercising defensive driving, the opposing vehicle may, by a turn signal, indicate an intention to turn left but actually be going straight. Be cautious prior to turning in front until the other driver has actually initiated the left turn. |
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