Certificate of Occupancy — City of Charlotte
A City of Charlotte Certificate of Occupancy is required before a restaurant may occupy and operate the space.
What it is. The Certificate of Occupancy certifying the space complies with applicable codes and is approved for the restaurant use, issued by the City of Charlotte after construction is complete and inspections pass.
Who issues it. City of Charlotte — Development / Commercial Plan Review (City layer).
When you need it. Before occupying/operating the space; on a change of use.
How to apply. Complete permitted work; pass final inspections; the City issues the Certificate of Occupancy.
Fees. Per the City schedule — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- City of Charlotte — Certificate of Occupancy — https://www.charlottenc.gov/Growth-and-Development/Getting-Started-on-Your-Project/Commercial-Plan-Review/Certificate-of-Occupancy — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.