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Permits

Apply for A Permit

Applications for construction are reviewed by both the City of Concord (for zoning) and Cabarrus County (for building), so there is no need to submit separately to both entities.  However, for construction projects, please make sure to include the necessary applications from Cabarrus County Construction Standards. 

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New users will be required to create an account in Accela.  After logging in, enter the address of the property and then select the "Start Plan Review Process" icon.  Choose the review or permit type, and follow the directions for each page.

All documents uploaded in the Accela system will need to be in PDF format.  

Account creation, login, and online help (with instructional videos) pertaining to the Accela Citizen Access Portal can be found at the link below.

Accela Citizen Access

Accela Help and Self-Training

Official Fee Schedule:  Planning Fees      Fire Fees

Permit Type Help Guides

New Tenant Certificate of Compliance (COC)

All new businesses occupying a new space are required to have a COC.  Follow this two-step process to apply.

  1. Fill out the Application, digitally sign it, save as a pdf, then upload the pdf in Accela.

  2. Apply using Accela

Accela Step-by-step Guide (pdf)

 

Accela Guide with Illustrations (pdf)

Buildings and New Construction (zoning clearance permit)

  • Commercial

    • New commercial

  1. Fill out the Load Data Sheet, save as a pdf, then upload the pdf in Accela.

  2. Apply using Accela

  • Interior upfits to a commercial building

  1. Fill out the Load Data Sheet, save as a pdf, then upload the pdf in Accela.

  2. Apply using Accela

  • Fire equipment

  1. Apply using Accela

  • Residential

    • New house (residential)

  1. Fill out this application, digitally sign it, click "Submit", and the form will be emailed to you as a pdf.  Then submit the pdf form as an attachment in the Accela system.

  2. Apply using Accela

  • Other residential construction (accessory structures, sheds, decks, covered porches, pools)

  1. Fill out this application, digitally sign it, click "Submit", and the form will be emailed to you as a pdf.  Then submit the pdf form as an attachment in the Accela system.

  2. Apply using Accela

Accela Step-by-step Guide (pdf)

 

 

 

Accela Guide with Illustrations (pdf)

Land Use Plan Amendment Application

  1. Fill out this application, save as a pdf, and submit the pdf in Accela.

  2. Apply using Accela

  3. And deliver an original signed copy to our office

  

Preliminary and Final Plats (for subdivisions)

Apply using Accela

  

Site Plan (civil engineering plans for new construction and subdivisions)

Apply using Accela

  

Special Use Permit Application

  1. Fill out this application, save as a pdf, and submit the pdf in Accela.

  2. Apply using Accela

  3. And deliver an original signed copy to our office.

  

Signs (Permanent Signs)

Application for Permanent Signs: 

  1. Fill out this application, digitally sign it, click "Submit", and the form will be emailed to you as a pdf.  Then submit the pdf form as an attachment in the Accela system.

  2. Apply using Accela

Note:  All permanent signs must be displayed in accordance with the ordinance.

See this brochure for more information about the sign ordinance.

Accela Step-by-step Guide (pdf)

 

Accela Guide with Illustrations (pdf)

Temporary Sign Registration (a sign permit is not necessary, but a no-fee registration is required for most temporary signs):

    Type 1 Signs
   

For yard signs (Type 1 - such as a yard sale sign, real estate sign, political campaign sign), no registration or permit is required.  There is a maximum of one sign per parcel.
   
   
Type 1 Signs Type 1 Signs Type 1 Signs
   

For either a banner sign (Type 2), development activity sign (Type 3), sandwich board sign (Type 4), or temporary wall sign:

  1. Register the temporary sign here (no fee is required)

  2. The system will provide an option for you to keep a copy of the registration for your records.

Note:  All temporary signs must be displayed in accordance with the ordinance.

See this brochure for more information about the sign ordinance.

  

Temporary Use Permit Application

  1. Fill out this application, digitally sign it, click "Submit", and the form will be emailed to you as a pdf.  Then submit the pdf form as an attachment in the Accela system.

  2. Apply using Accela

  

Zoning Map Amendment Application

  1. Fill out this application, save as a pdf, and submit the pdf in Accela.

  2. Apply using Accela

  3. And deliver an original signed copy to our office.

  

Zoning Verification Letters

Apply using Accela

Accela Step-by-step Guide (pdf)

 

Accela Guide with Illustrations (pdf)

 

Zoning Ordinance

 

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Sewer Allocation Policy (click here for additional information)