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1. Obtain a permit?

The Cornelius Planning Department needs to provide zoning approval on building and sign permit applications before Mecklenburg County issues a permit. Find more information about building permits. You may email sign permit applications to us for zoning approval. Permit fees may be paid online. 

2. Obtain a certificate of occupancy?

Visit the Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement website or call 980-314-CODE for assistance.

3. Register my alarm system?

In an effort to reduce the number of calls for false alarms, Ordinance Chapter 99 requires any business or residence with an alarm (monitored or unmonitored) to have a permit. Online registration is available at www.crywolf.us/oss/corneliusnc/.

For additional information on the False Alarm Reduction Program click here.

4. Know what the setbacks are for my property?

The first place to look for setback information is your recorded plat. Plats are recorded with the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. If you do not know the map book and page number for your property check your Deed of Trust for the map book and page number. Detailed instructions for accessing data on the Register of Deeds website. If the information you are looking for is not on the recorded plat, please contact the Planning Department.