You need to know:

The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have zoning ordinance and other rules and regulations concerning the use of residential property within their boundaries. We have dedicated this page as a resource to help you and to answer some questions you may have or will have in the future.

Trash pickup:

Trash pick-up is on Wednesdays. If items are too bulky to fit in the rollout containers they will NOT be picked up by just placing them at the curb. Bulky items will be picked up only if you call the city of Charlotte by dialing 311, or you may make the arrangements on their web site by clicking here.

Limbs, brush, logs and leaves will be picked up by the City of Charlotte, if they are cut to no longer than 5 feet, weigh no more than 75 lbs. and are no larger than 4" in diameter. For more information go to the city's web site by clicking here

Recycling has been changed from bins to roll out containers. These green containers are only picked up every other week and are not to be used for trash, garbage or other items that are not recyclable. For recycling information or how to receive a container, (Click Here)

Overgrown lawns:

Overgrown and unkempt lawns and yards make the whole neighborhood look trashy and directly affect property values. As real estate agents show houses in our neighborhood you can bet that the prospective home buyers are looking at more than just the house being shown. They are looking at the whole neighborhood.

Keep our neighborhood looking good. City ordinance, and common sense requires that yards are kept in reasonable condition. Grass that is allowed to grow more than 12" can be reported to the city of Charlotte, again by calling 311. The city will contact the homeowner and request that it be cut. If it is not cut by the homeowner, the city will come out, cut it and then charge the homeowner. For More Information (Click Here)

Abandoned & parked cars:

Cars are deemed to be abandoned if they are parked on a city street without a registration (license) tag for more than 5 days. There is also a city ordinance that prohibits the parking of cars in the front yards of homes. To report cars parked in front yards (Click Here) or you can anonymously report cars that appear to be abandoned and that are improperly parked in front yards to the city by calling 311.

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Be a good neighbor:

The core of a good neighborhood is the type of relationships established among its neighbors. The first step in building a relationship is respecting those next door, down the street and around the corner. While people have their own ideas of a good neighbor and a good neighborhood, there are some basic standards established either through the City's code and zoning laws or through common courtesies that make life better in your community.

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Shadowlake deed restrictions:

Did you know there are deed restrictions on your property in Shadowlake? Deed restrictions dictate what you may or may not do on your property and are important to know. Violations of these restrictions can cause you legal and financial trouble. Shadowlake was developed in six phases and although the restrictions are similar in each phase some differences exists. It is important to know which phase your lot is in. Maps are included to help with the identification of your property.

To view the residential lots deed restrictions (click here). This pdf file consists of 43 pages so it may take a little time to download so please have patience.

To view the recreational lots deed restrictions (click here)