North Iredell News

County of Iredell issued the following announcement on July 30.

For many applicants the most challenging aspect of permitting a building project has been arriving at answers to several basic questions:

• Where do I start?
• Who do I contact first?
• What information do I need to make application?
• How do I know where my project is in the review process?
• Is my project ready yet?

 On July 25th of 2022, Iredell County Building Standards will begin utilizing a new permitting software to improve and enhance service to the public. Members of the public can access Citizen Self-Serve from any computer or device (including making online payments) for a variety of projects and permit types through-out Iredell County.

 EnerGov will further enhance effectiveness by providing secure uploading of documents with the application, including site plans, septic lay-outs, and building plans for both residential and commercial projects.

 As with previous county permitting software, EnerGov will serve as the primary permitting software utilized by:

• the Planning Departments of Statesville, Troutman, and Iredell County;
• the Fire Marshals for Statesville and Iredell County;
• Iredell County Environmental Health (both Onsite Water Protection and Food & Lodging);
• Iredell County Building Standards for both Commercial and Residential projects;
• As well as other Development Services provided by the Town, City and County

There will be no substantive change to the process for projects in Mooresville, or in the Mooresville ETJ. An applicant must first apply for and obtain a zoning approval from the town, then make separate application to Iredell County for a permit to demolish, alter an existing structure, or construct a new building. Despite this extra administrative step, staff will make every effort to address projects promptly upon receiving approval from Town Planning.

 Implementing EnerGov is intended to simplify the application process; automate notification to all relevant departments a project has been submitted; offer ready access to application data; maintain transparency for the general public; and provide real-time progress notifications to the applicant.

 Change is never easy, the goal of implementing EnerGov is to simplify the application process for the public while achieving greater efficiency through-out the review process.

 Thank you for your patience and thoughtful feedback during this transition. 

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