The Building Development Commission is an advisory Board that makes recommendations to the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners and Code Enforcement staff on development-related ordinances, budget, service delivery, fees, division performance, and public opinion.

The BDC’s main responsibilities are as follows:

• The development of new, or amended ordinances, codes, standards, and regulations that pertain to the land development/building industry in Mecklenburg County
• The annual budget of County departments with land development/building regulatory functions, the cost to the County of the departments and the disposition of any surplus funds derived from collected fees
• Programmatic and financial reviews as deemed necessary
• The methodology for establishing and the level of all fees charged the land development/building industry including, but not limited to, all fees for construction permits required by the General Statutes
• Land development/building regulatory programs, processes, plans, and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness, in order to reduce redundancy and enhance coordination
• Annual assessment of performance by the County and the Department in meeting the requirements of this Ordinance and the needs of the public
• Public opinion on new, amended or proposed City/County government changes of authority, organization and function as may affect the Department
• Procedures and management methods of the Department to maintain a high degree of professionalism and efficiency. Also to assist in the development of guidelines for the Department’s relationship with related departments
• The employment of outside consultants to analyze the Department’s functions and efficiency, and prepare a proposal for corrective action when deemed necessary.