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1. Where is the Department of Planning and Urban Design located?

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

2. What types of permits are required?

There are several types of permits required by the Town of Davidson. They are:

• Building Permit
  
• Sign Permit
  
• Zoning Use Permit
  
• Tree Permit
  
• Certificate of Appropriateness
  
• Home Occupation Agreement

3. How do I get a permit approved?

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

4. How much does a building permit cost?

Fees associated with a building permit vary depending on the permit required and the nature of the project. Fee Schedule

5. What is the zoning of my property?

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.

6. How can I develop my property?

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.

7. How do I determine the permitted uses for my property?

The description of each planning area and their permitted uses are outlined in section four of the Davidson Planning Ordinance.

8. What are the minimum required setbacks from my property line?

Design regulations, including building types, minimum required setbacks, and height restrictions are outlined in section nine of the Planning Ordinance. Additional uses and regulations, including accessory structures, are described in section five of the Planning Ordinance.

9. Do I need an appointment to meet with a planner?

Yes. Please call the Department of Planning and Urban Design at 704 892-7592 to make an appointment.