Weddington, North Carolina Building Permit Guide

Start with the Town of Weddington for zoning. All new construction needs a Town zoning permit ($110 for a new house), filed only through the Town’s Self-Service Permitting Portal and reviewed in about a week. The Town does not issue building permits: Union County Building Code Enforcement issues the building and trade permits in its Evolve portal once the zoning permit is in hand.

What requires a permit in Weddington?

All new construction in Weddington needs a Town zoning permit, and the Town zoning permit is required before Union County will issue a building permit. Additions, structural alterations, many renovations, and electrical, plumbing and mechanical work can also need Union County permits.

Weddington building department: who handles permitting

Union County Building Code Enforcement handles building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other NC Building Code records for Weddington. Union County lists its Building Code Enforcement office at 500 N. Main St., Suite 47, Monroe, NC 28112, phone 704-283-3816, email ucinspections@unioncountync.gov. The Town Planning Department handles zoning permits, certificates of compliance and erosion control (704-846-2709, ext. 0), and the Town directs all questions about County building permit requirements to Union County.

Weddington permit types and filing path

Town zoning permits are filed in the Town’s Self-Service Permitting Portal, with every submittal item as a PDF; mail and email submissions are not accepted. The one Zoning Permit Application covers accessory structures, additions, up-fits, new buildings, erosion control and the final certificate of compliance, and the submittal requirements for each are in Appendix 2 of the Unified Development Ordinance. Signs, temporary structures and uses, subdivisions, rezonings and variances have their own applications.

Building and trade permits are filed with Union County in Evolve, its online plan review and permitting service; an account is needed to apply and to schedule inspections, but anyone can search existing permits without logging in.

Permit fees in Weddington

Town applications are charged under the Town Schedule of Fees, approved July 14, 2025. Union County Building Code Enforcement charges the building and trade permit fees separately.

For a new house, the Town’s zoning permit and certificate of compliance come to $220 before the Union County fees.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas coordination

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits are Union County records, applied for in Evolve along with the building permit.

Alliance handles electrical permit expediting for contractors here. More on this: who pulls the electrical permit.

Application documents and plan review

Common items include the application, a site or plot plan, construction drawings, contractor information, owner authorization and the Town zoning permit.

For a new home, every applicant, regardless of land area disturbed, must file an electronic Notice of Intent (e-NOI) and receive a Certificate of Coverage under the NCG01 permit before applying for the Town zoning permit. The Town’s approximate turnaround for zoning permit review is one week.

How to apply — 6-step Weddington workflow

Inspections and closeout in Weddington

Union County Building Code Enforcement performs building-code inspections. Its Evolve system is used to submit plans, apply for permits, request inspections and search permit records.

The Town has its own checks: its contracted erosion control inspector must be called at least 48 hours before work starts to inspect the erosion control measures, and a Town certificate of compliance ($110 for a house) is issued at the end of the zoning process. Do not cover regulated work before the required inspection has passed.

North Carolina building code

The 2018 North Carolina State Building Code family applies statewide, with the 2020 North Carolina Electrical Code; one- and two-family homes and townhouses still use the 2017 edition. The 2024 code has been delayed and cannot take effect before late 2027. The NC State Building Code and the delayed 2024 edition

Official permitting resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• NC OSFM current codes
• Union County Evolve permitting portal
• Union County Building Code Enforcement
• Town of Weddington permits & applications
• Weddington Self-Service Permitting Portal
• Weddington schedule of fees (2025)
• Weddington zoning permit application
• Weddington erosion control compliance form

Weddington permit FAQ

Who issues building permits in Weddington?

Union County Building Code Enforcement. The Town of Weddington does not issue building permits.

Do I need Town approval first?

Yes. The Town states that a Weddington zoning permit must be obtained before the Union County building permit.

How much is the Town zoning permit for a new house?

$110, plus $110 for the residential certificate of compliance at the end. Union County building and trade fees are separate.

Do I need a permit for a pool, shed or addition?

Yes, a Town zoning permit: $50 for a pool or spa, $50 for an accessory structure, and $27.50 to $110 for an addition depending on its size and whether it is heated, followed by any Union County permits.

Where are Weddington zoning applications filed?

The Town requires applications through its Self-Service Permitting Portal and says mail or email submissions are not accepted.

Is there a special prerequisite for a new home?

Yes. Weddington states that new-home applicants must obtain an NCG01 Certificate of Coverage before the zoning permit, and submit the Town’s erosion control compliance form.

Simplify Weddington permitting with Alliance Permitting

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in North Carolina. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Weddington permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.