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Charlotte Land Development Standards Manual (CLDSM)

(Includes Charlotte ETJ)

The Charlotte Land Development Standards Manual (Revised date July 1, 2008) is a dynamic document, which is updated periodically and it is the responsibility of the user to make sure the most recent standards are being specified. To assist you, it is recommended that you select the "Notify Me" link on this page to receive appropriate notification of revisions. The current manual is available via download only from this website. Hardcopies or CDs of the Standards Manual are no longer available from the City.

NEW!  CLDSM REVISION -  EFFECTIVE DATE JULY 1st, 2008

What has changed with the July 1st revision?  We have added detail drawings for the 2100 Series, "STORMWATER BMP DETAILS."  The 2100 Series details are provided in both AutoCad and PDF format in the "2100" link in the table below.  The Cover Sheet, Revision Log, and Table of Contents have also been updated accordingly.  The BMP details correspond to the information contained in the Post-Construction Controls Ordinance and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg BMP Design Manual (see Associated Links below).

Complete Manual for Printing Purposes:

Individual Sections for on-line viewing or printing:

1000

Miscellaneous Infrastructure Standards

1100

Street Section Details

2000

Storm Drain Standards

2100

Stormwater BMP Details

3000

Erosion Control Standards

4000

Tree Standards

5000

Miscellaneous Standards

PDF File

Specifications and Special Provision Notes

PDF File

CDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Notes

Please Note:  Any variations from the standard details shown herein shall be by special details shown on the project plans and are subject to approval by the City Engineer.  Special details shall be conspicuously noted as such and the City of Charlotte logo and references to standard numbers shall be removed.

 

For questions or comments concerning the Charlotte Land Development Standards Manual, please contact Land Development Customer Service at 704-336-6692.