Union County, North Carolina
Building Code Enforcement
Building Code Enforcement
Monday, April 6, 2020: Inspections within Occupied Homes
Effective Monday, April 6th, Union County will cease to perform inspections within occupied homes until the COVID-19 virus is contained. This is primarily aimed at like-for-like HVAC replacements but may apply in other situations as well. In situations in which the homeowner has lost essential services or life safety issues exist, we will conduct the inspections. If your installation has specific needs, please contact one of the following to discuss.
- Mark Griffin, Director: 704-283-3643
- Steven Stack, Electrical Supervisor: 704-292-2577
- Rick Wilkerson, Residential Building, Plumbing, Mechanical Supervisor: 704-283-3549
By clicking the above, registered users can apply for a permit online or register to be able to apply online. To manually submit a permit application in person please click the desired application form below.
How do I obtain a building permit?
To begin this process, three considerations must be addressed. These considerations are water and sewer, zoning and applicable codes.
Water and sewer may be regulated by Union County Public Works, Environmental Health or a combination of the two agencies.
Adherence to the NC Building Code is mandated by the Building Code Enforcement Division.
To secure a residential building permit you must submit a completed building permit application. Forms are available online via the link below or in our office. Along with this application you must either have an accessibility letter from Public Works of Sewer and/or Water (this letter may be required to come from the appropriate planning jurisdiction),or a septic permit or septic waiver from Environmental Health,. You will also need zoning approval (parcels under the jurisdiction of the County will be handled in our office), lien agent and workers comp information (if the job is over $30,000).
Cost of a residential permit is based upon square footage, (heated and/or unheated). Please reference the fee schedule listed in the popular resources section below.
How does zoning work?
The Zoning Administrator is responsible for the enforcement and administration of the Union County Development Ordinance which governs the use of property, setbacks from property lines, violations of the ordinance and floodplain for unincorporated Union County. The Zoning Administrator is also part of the commercial plan review of buildings being constructed within the County's jurisdiction.
Union County’s zoning jurisdiction does not include the following cities, towns and villages:
- Fairview
- Indian Trail
- Lake Park
- Marshville
- Marvin
- Mineral Springs
- Monroe
- Stallings
- Unionville
- Waxhaw
- Weddington
- Wesley Chapel
- Wingate
For more information about zoning in those jurisdictions please contact them directly. You can find their contact information in the Development Guide.
Where can I find information about building codes?
What other State resources are available to assist me in understanding building codes and procedures?
What other Union County webpages will assist in understanding building code and procedures?
Popular Resources
Contacts
Union County Building Code Enforcement
500 N. Main St., Ste 47
Monroe, NC 28112
Phone: 704-283-3816
Fax: 704-292-2513
Mark Griffin
Building Code Enforcement Director
Phone: 704-283-3643
Code Enforcement Supervisors
Commercial Building, Plumbing & Mechanical
Terry Griffin
704-283-3594
Residential Building, Plumbing & Mechanical
Rick Wilkerson
704-283-3549
Commercial & Residential Electrical
Steven Stack
704-292-2577