Permits generally.
Charlotte City Code § 19-271
in effectSec. 19-271. - Permits generally.
The director of transportation or his designee may enter into encroachment agreements for the serving of food and beverages on city sidewalks on the following conditions:
(1) Dining is for waiter service only;
(2) No permanent fixtures, facilities or encroachments are affixed to the sidewalk or installed within the city right-of-way;
(3) A cover charge is not charged for sidewalk dining;
(4) No business, product, or advertising signing is placed on any encroaching item; and
(5) The sidewalk is free from litter, food products and other items.
(Code 1985, § 19-24(a))
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_CH19STSIOTPUPL_ARTIXSIDI_S19-271PEGEFetched: 10/27/2026