Private Development - Design and Construction

Riverlights subdivision

Engineering's Plan Review division manages the review of plans for compliance to the City of Wilmington stormwater regulations and code. Additionally, construction approvals and closeout steps are managed by this section.

Stormwater Permitting

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For documents required to close out the construction of a project, go to Forms, Policies & Links

Encroachment Agreements

Encroachments are an obstruction or intrusion in or into a delineated city right-of-way, easement or property. 

City Engineering is responsible for administering the application, review and permitting process for Encroachments of privately-owned improvements and facilities into City streets, sidewalks, and utility rights-of-way.  Per code, encroachment requests are processed based on the type and impact with approval from either City Engineering, City Manager or the City Council. 

See Land Development Code Article 5. Division 4 Section §18-374 for city code.
See Land Development Code Article 8. Division 3 Section §18-688 for definitions. 

Encroachment agreement applications must be completed online through the Development and Permitting Service (DPS) platform.

For related application and policy information on De Minimus, Minor and Major encroachments go to Forms, Policies & Links

Inquiries on Encroachment agreements shall be directed to Rob Gordon at 910.341.5856  or to Jerry Hammond at 910.341.5899 or rowpermit@wilmingtonnc.gov

 

 

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