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County of Moore
Planning and Transportation
Inspections/Permitting: (910) 947-2221
Planning: (910) 947-5010
Transportation: (910) 947-3389
Fax: (910) 947-1303
EXTERNAL CHECKLIST FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
Completed residential building permit application. Applications can be obtained from our department, Planning and
Transportation located at 1048 Carriage Oaks Drive, Carthage, NC 28327, or online at www.moorecountync.gov
, De-
partment Planning & Transportation, Applications. If you would like to speak with someone regarding the application
our phone number 910-947-5010 or 910-947-2221.
If you are installing an irrigation system you will need to complete a separate irrigation application. This application
can be can be obtained from our department, Planning and Transportation located at 1048 Carriage Oaks Drive,
Carthage, NC 28327, or online at www.moorecountync.gov
, We cannot process any irrigation permits without the
proper documentation being provided to our office.
For a new septic system, an improvement permit issued by the Moore County Environmental Health Department for
the proposed use. The Environmental Health Department is located at 1042 Carriage Oaks Drive, Carthage, NC
28327. Their phone number is 910-947-6283.
Existing septic systems: A septic system recertification permit is required by the County of Moore Heath Department,
Environmental Health Division for the following:
Additions extending outside the existing foundation.
Interior renovations that result in an increased number of bedrooms.
Replacement or addition of storage buildings, swimming pools, decks, concrete pads, irrigation systems, geother-
mal systems, driveways, etc.. when in the area of septic system and/or repair area.
The Environmental Health Department is located at 1042 Carriage Oaks Drive, Carthage, NC 28327. Their
phone number is 910-947-6283.
A completed residential plot plan included within residential building permit application. The purpose of the residen-
tial plot plan is to clearly identify where the proposed and existing structure(s)/building(s) are/ will be located on the
property. The residential plot plan shall identify the structure(s)/buildings distances measured to all property lines. The
residential plot plan also ensures the proposed structure(s)/building(s) are not being located on top of the existing sep-
tic system, septic lines or septic repair area.
One set of building plans.
A copy of the Soil and Erosion Control approval from NCDEQ.
One copy of the designated lien agents contact information per NC §44A-11.1 See www.liensnc.com for further details
and registration of your project.
A copy of recorded deed to verify ownership. A survey may also be required if lot configuration does not reflect the
current records of the county.
A zoning permit may be required if the subject property is located within one of the following municipalities or their ETJ.
Cameron: 910-245-3212 Taylor Town: 910-295-4010
Carthage: 910-947-2331 Vass: 910-245-4676
Foxfire: 910-295-5107 Whispering Pines: 910-949-3141
Robbins: 910-948-2431