1. Is it legal to park cars on the street in our neighborhood?

It is not against the law unless there are City signs prohibiting it, but it is a violation of most of the 32 different sets of Covenants and Restrictions.

  1. How can I get a copy of the Covenants and Restrictions?

    Copies can be obtained at the office of the Register of Deeds.

    Register of Deeds
    Judy Gibson
    720 East Fourth Street
    Charlotte, NC 28202
    Phone:
    704-336-2443
    Fax:
    704-336-7699
    Email: ROD@co.mecklenburg.nc.us

    Website: http://meckrod.manatron.com/

     

  2. Why doesn’t the Homeowners Association enforce the Covenants and Restrictions?

The Homeowner’s Association does not have the authority to enforce them.  They can only be enforced by the original owner of the property or developer who instituted them or by any homeowner who lives in the area where they apply.  All of the sets state that if a homeowner is taken to court and found in violation of the Covenants and Restrictions they will be responsible for all court costs.

  1. What is the Homeowner’s Association doing to discourage vandalism in our neighborhood?

In an effort to deter and apprehend the person(s) involved in any act of vandalism in Providence Plantation and to especially prevent additional acts of vandalism during the holiday season, the Providence Plantation Home Owners Association Board has voted to offer a reward of $500.00 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Please discuss this with all of your family members.  If you have any information regarding these incidents or obtain information about future incidents, please contact me at 849-9234 or Police Officer J.D. Russell at 544-4835 or 544-4836.  Your identity will remain confidential.

  1. What can be done about unsafe drivers who drive recklessly through our neighborhood?

If you would like to report a traffic violation directly to the CMPD you can do so at the 

TRAFFIC HOTLINE, Tel. number 704-432-2120 or by email at: bbryant@cmpd.org

The reporter must leave the North Carolina registration plate number (out of state registrations not accepted), description of the vehicle and driver if known, date, time, and location of the violation, and a detailed description of the violation.  Although the caller's identification will not be disclosed, the caller must leave his/her name and telephone number for verification purposes.  This call generates a letter to the registered owner of the vehicle, indicating the concern and possible consequences of the driving behavior.   

Please also email the information to Harvey Katowitz at harvey@cire.com.
  1. How can I get Speed Humps on my street?
If citizens are interested in having speed humps installed on their street, the following process applies:
  •  Citizen Request - Citizens should contact CDOT to request speed humps.

  •  Evaluation - CDOT evaluates the street to determine if speed humps will address the citizens' traffic concerns and if the street meets the required criteria for speed hump installation.

Criteria:

  • A street must be classified as a two-lane, local residential street.
  • A street's width must be less than or equal to 40 feet.
  • Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) volumes should be greater than 1,000.
  • The speed of 15% of the vehicles should be equal to or greater than five (5) miles over the posted speed limit.
  • Grade is less than or equal to 8%.
  • Horizontal radius of street is less than or equal to 300.
  • Street's current speed limit should be posted as 25 mph if it is a local street, or 30 mph if it is a neighborhood collector.
  • Street should not be a primary emergency medical services route -- CDOT will contact EMS departments in the area of the request to determine if the humps will interfere with a majority of their emergency response calls.

 

Resident Petition - If a street qualifies for speed humps, the following will be required from the residents:

  • A 60% petition of all property owners on the street, including adjoining cul-de-sacs off the street.
  • A letter of endorsement from the neighborhood association is required, if one is listed on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission "List of Neighborhood Contacts".
 
Prioritization for Installation - After the request is submitted to CDOT, the street will be evaluated and rated for priority. Petitions are mailed to citizens of the highest ranking 35-40 streets in January each year. Installation is accomplished by annual contract in late Spring.
  1. How do I get a street light installed on my street?
Complete and return the Individual Street Light Request Form to Charlotte Department of Transportation Public Service Division.
  1. There is a homeowner that never mows his/her lawn.  What can be done?

Unsightly Homes/Lawns Code Enforcement

Neighborhood Development is dedicated to making sure that Charlotte's neighborhoods are great places to live.  One way we do that is through code enforcement.

The City of Charlotte's Housing Code requires homeowners and landlords to maintain all housing (homes, apartments, townhouses, etc. regardless of when built), within the city limits and unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County, in a safe and clean condition.  The Housing Code also applies to abandoned commercial structures.

The City of Charlotte's Health and Sanitation Code requires property owners to maintain their premises in a safe and sanitary condition.  Violations include high weeds/grass, accumulation of trash or junk, junk automobiles, etc.

Contact the City / County Customer Service Center at 311 to report any suspected code violation.  With your help, we can ensure that Charlotte is a safer, more attractive place to live, work and play.

  1. My trash and yardwaste is not picked up in a timely manner.  What can I do?

Complaints or requests for any City services can be made to 311.