On July 23, 2007, Charlotte City Council approved a new ordinance (Chapter 5 ''Buildings and Building Regulations'') requiring the registration of all residential boarded up structures. The new ordinance requires registration of existing boarded up structures within six months from the adoption of the new ordinance. The deadline is January 23, 2008.
After January 23, 2008, all boarded up structures must be registered within 48 hours of boarding. Failure to register any boarded up residential structure may result in the issuance of civil penalties (500.00 for the first day and 50.00 for every proceeding day until brought into compliance).
Boarded up structures can be registered online or by completing the Boarded Up Structure Registration Form and mailing to:
For more information on the new ordinance or registration process, contact Mike Jenkins at 704.336.7988 or mjenkins@ci.charlotte.nc.us
City of Charlotte
Neighborhood Development
Code Enforcement
600 E. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
After January 23, 2008, all boarded up structures must be registered within 48 hours of boarding. Failure to register any boarded up residential structure may result in the issuance of civil penalties (500.00 for the first day and 50.00 for every proceeding day until brought into compliance).
Boarded up structures can be registered online or by completing the Boarded Up Structure Registration Form and mailing to:
For more information on the new ordinance or registration process, contact Mike Jenkins at 704.336.7988 or mjenkins@ci.charlotte.nc.us
City of Charlotte
Neighborhood Development
Code Enforcement
600 E. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
