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Permit
$25-$150 typical (industry; varies by roadway type…
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$150 typical (industry; varies by roadway type and duration). CDOT ROW Use Permit for temporary occupancy <30 days. NCDOT for state-maintained streets.
Max days
Variable
Authority
Charlotte Department of Transportation
Portal
Charlotte permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
ROW Use Permit for occupancy >5 min and <30 days. Encroachment Agreement for permanent installations. $1M liability insurance required for permanent encroachments. Different process for state-maintained streets (NCDOT).
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Many gated communities require pre-approval.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
North Carolina bans: Yard waste, white goods, lead-acid batteries, used oil, whole tires (processed), aluminum cans, motor oil filters, plastic bottles, oyster shells (unique to NC), electronics (NC E-Waste Disposal Act 2010: TVs, computers, monitors), wooden pallets. NCGS 130A.
Common prohibited
All NC-banned items + hazardous waste, paints, oils, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against charlottenc.gov.
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