Property maintenance standards.

Charlotte City Code § 5-49

in effect

Sec. 5-49. - Property maintenance standards. (a) Building structure. Storage of combustible materials is prohibited unless the building or structure is designed for that purpose. (b) Open areas. (1) Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant pools. (2) Fences, sheds, signs, outbuildings, and other accessory buildings shall be maintained in a safe and functional condition or removed or demolished. (3) Yards, courts, parking lots, and driveways shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards, garbage, junk, junked vehicles, vehicle parts and other similar material. (4) There shall be no heavy undergrowth or accumulation of plant growth which is noxious or detrimental to health, or because it is overgrown, may provide harborage for criminal activity. (5) There shall be adequate lighting to prevent harborage for criminal activity. (c) Infestation. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of infestation by rodents, insects and other pests. (d) Garbage. There shall be adequate sanitary facilities and methods for the storage, handling and disposal of garbage generated on or by the property. (e) Storm drainage. Drainage of paved areas, yards, courts and other open areas on the property shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a health or safety hazard. (Ord. No. 4274, § 1, 9-28-2009)

Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH5BUBURE_ARTIIRENOBUST_DIV3MAST_S5-49PRMASTFetched: 10/27/2026