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Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance

The chapter is part of the City’s regulatory framework for managing stormwater runoff, protecting surface waters, controlling flooding, and ensuring post‑construction stormwater controls. Includes stormwater service rates and charges, prohibitions on unauthorized discharges and pollution, and requirements for new/redevelopments to install stormwater control measures.

Link:

  • Charlotte, NC Code of Ordinances, Ch. 18

Policy Details:

Locale: Charlotte, North Carolina [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 3A: Warm Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Charlotte, NC Code of Ordinances, Ch. 18

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