Law On Construction In Wake
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Nearby construction can be an inconvenience, but homeowners and renters have options when it's too disruptive. If construction noise continues to interfere with the quiet enjoyment of your apartment after reasonable measures were taken, then you may be able to pursue a constructive eviction and break your lease.
The North Carolina State Building Code states, "No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, , alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building, structure, or service system without first obtaining a permit for such from the Inspections Department having jurisdiction."
The following projects do not require a permit: Asphalt or gravel driveways. Awnings (wall mounted only) Exterior work under $15000 - Non Structural Only. Interior work under $15000 - Non Structural Only. Non-residential farm buildings. Non-structural slab (no footers for future building construction)
A licensed electrical contractor is required for all installation, construction, maintenance or repair of electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment. Homeowners may perform their own electrical work if they own the property and will personally occupy the structure.
Residential Permit Application - This is only required for structures under 12 feet in any direction (length, width, height). One PDF of Complete Plan Set.
One remedy for nuisance is to file a lawsuit seeking an injunction to stop the nuisance. If a court finds that a nuisance exists, it can issue an injunction that orders the party responsible for the nuisance to stop the activity that creates it.
Residential-40 District (R-40) (Max. density = 1.00 du/ac) The R-40 District is intended to accommodate low-density residential development, as either single-family detached or attached dwellings on separate lots.
Residential (R): Areas designated for housing, with varying density allowances (e.g., single-family, multifamily). Commercial (C): Zones intended for business activities, such as retail, office, and service industries. Industrial (I): Areas reserved for manufacturing, warehousing, and other heavy commercial uses.
The R-40 district is established to accommodate large-lot residential uses and development compatible with the natural landscape. The minimum lot area is forty thousand (40,000) square feet, and the maximum density allowed is one and eight hundredths (1.08) units per acre.
