If any dimension of a shed is greater than or equal to 12 feet, or if the total area of the structure is greater than or equal to 144 square feet, then a building permit is required. If all dimensions of a shed are less than 12 feet and the area of the structure is less than 144 square feet under you will only need a zoning permit.
Building Permits must be submitted electronically through the Internet Permitting and Inspection System for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
For building permits: If your property is located in a subdivision you will obtain your permit solely through Mecklenburg County 980-314-CODE(2633) (there are a few exceptions to this rule - contact the Huntersville Planning Department 704-875-7000). If your property is not located in a subdivision, your building permit application should be submitted to Mecklenburg County with a complete plot plan and the permit will be electronically routed to Town of Huntersville Planning Department Staff for zoning review. A fee may apply for manufactured homes, properties located outside subdivisions, and for subdivisions with special conditions.
The Zoning Use Permit Application must be submitted to the Town of Huntersville with the zoning review fee and a Plot Plan plan labeled showing all relevant features. The Zoning Use Permit Application may be submitted in person at the Planning Department Offices (105 Gilead Rd, 3rd Floor, Huntersville, NC) or via email to planning@huntersville.org.
The Zoning Use Permit Fee for a accessory structure may be submitted electronically through the Planning and Zoning Fees form. Fees submitted in person or by mail are only receivable by cash or check.
Physical Address: 105 Gilead Road | Third Floor (Fed Ex, UPS, and Couriers)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 664 | Huntersville, North Carolina 28070 (USPS)
Attention: Planning Department
Please make checks payable to: Town of Huntersville
Memo: Property Address
Effective 05/01/19: All zoning reviews and inspections for residential and commercial building permits will be conducted by Town of Huntersville Planning Department Staff.