Can I make a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for building construction and land development public records?

Please understand that a Freedom of Information Act request is only valid for federal government records.  NC local governments are subject to the NC public record laws and they govern public records for building construction and land development records.  For information on how to obtain these public records, please go to Development Records.

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1. Can I make a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for building construction and land development public records?
2. How do I find the current zoning designation for a property, and if the property is compliant with the current designation?
3. How do I find out if there are any open building permits for a property?
4. How do I obtain a copy of the certificate of occupancy for a building?
5. How do I find any past or pending building or fire code violations, or other code violation issues?