Mecklenburg County Land Development
Project Bonds Process
This is the process used to secure, request a reduction of, or request a release of a bond.
To obtain a bond:
1. All projects must be submitted to Mecklenburg County Land Development for review before a bond can be posted. To submit a plat or project, the County’s Electronic Plan Management (EPM) program must be used. http://epm.mecklenburgcountync.gov/Login.aspx
Checklists are available providing the information required from you to submit a plat or project. Please go to:
http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/luesa/WaterandLandResources/LandDevelopment
On the left side, click on “Forms.”
Look for “Site Plan Review Checklist” and “Plat Submittal and Review Checklist.”
2. If you need a bond estimate, you may request it from Mecklenburg County Land Development by filling out the required form.
Please go to:
http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/luesa/WaterandLandResources/LandDevelopment
On the left side, click on “Forms.”
Look for “Inspection Request Form.”
Submit the completed form to Mecklenburg County Land Development. Use one of these three methods to submit the request for a bond estimate:
· Email to
· US Postal Service to:
Mecklenburg County Land Development
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
Attn: Casena Michael
· Fax to 704-335-2253
3. If you prefer, the project engineer may estimate the bond.
Please go to:
http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/luesa/WaterandLandResources/LandDevelopment
On the left side, click on “Forms.”
Look for “Bond Estimate form.”
Complete the form and attach it to an email to .
The Bond Estimate form should not be signed or sealed until approved. If a plat is required, it should be attached to the request.
The submitted information will be reviewed and a field inspection performed to verify status of the project. The Bond Administrator will send an email to the applicant with the approved bond estimate and any other forms that the applicant must fill out.
4. The applicant must submit the following original documents to secure a bond:
· the approved original signed and sealed Bond Estimate form (will accept emailed or scanned copy)
· the completed Guarantee of Installation form
· the bond itself (Letter of Credit, Cash or Surety)
· a bond fee of $370 made out to “Mecklenburg County LUESA”
The forms listed above in bold are available at:
http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/luesa/WaterandLandResources/LandDevelopment
On the left side, click on “Forms.”
If submitting documents through the mail, please send to:
Mecklenburg County Land Development
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
If a plat fee is included, documents and new bond fee of $370 should be sent to the above address to the attention of Virginia Mullis. All other bond fees and bond documents should be sent to the above address to the attention of Casena Michael.
To reduce, release or replace a bond:
You may request that Mecklenburg County Land Development reduce, release or replace a bond by filling out the required form.
Please go to:
http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/luesa/WaterandLandResources/LandDevelopment
On the left side, click on “Forms.”
Look for “Inspection Request Form.”
Use one of these three methods to submit the completed Inspection Request form:
· Email to
· US Postal Service to:
Mecklenburg County Land Development
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
Attn: Casena Michael
· Fax to 704-335-2253
The bond request will not be accepted until all approvals, outstanding fees and requirements are satisfied. Please note the bond request may result in a bond amount increase due to current project conditions.
Once the request is received the Bond Administrator will inform the proper entities regarding the request. A field inspection is typically conducted to verify project conditions and the applicant will be notified via email and provided further instructions to complete the request.
Questions?
Please contact:
Casena Michael
Bonds Administrator
Mecklenburg County Land Development
980-314-3238
Updated February 26, 2016