Charlotte Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Charlotte held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 4 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 4 were approved (100% approval rate). 1 decision was deferred. Activity was down 9% compared to April (327 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

TOD-NC Rezoning near Woodlawn/Scalybark Stations (Petition 2026)

Approved.

Rezoning of 0.16-acre parcel from manufacturing to TOD-NC zoning by Zing Zang, located less than three-quarters mile from Woodlawn and Scalybark transit stations. Councilmember Mayfield opposed, citing loss of manufacturing land.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Conventional Rezoning at N1C (Petition 2025-136)

Deferred.

Petition 2025-136 by Larry Cooper for conventional N1C rezoning failed to achieve required votes (5 in favor, 4 opposed including Mayfield, Masueta-Arias, Johnson, and Watlington). Council then voted unanimously to defer.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing

Approved.

Council voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on May 26th for a 150-day moratorium on data center development. The moratorium would allow time to study impacts and develop regulations for data centers, which currently have a single definition in the UDO covering all types from small server rooms to hyperscale facilities.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Manor Theater Mixed-Use Redevelopment (Petition 2026-003)

Approved.

Rezoning for redevelopment of historic Manor Theater on Providence Rd. in Myers Park/Eastover area for mixed-use project. The 73-year-old arthouse theater closed during pandemic. Project has neighborhood support.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority Expansion (Petition 2025-135)

Approved.

Redevelopment and expansion of existing healthcare institution with exception provisions for surface parking, driveways, and circulation. Council voted not to send back to zoning committee and approved the petition.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Land Use and Transportation Integrated Model Development

Decision.

Council voted to explore funding of less than $300,000 for UNC Charlotte to develop a land use and transportation integrated model to improve city planning. Council Member Watlington noted Housing Trust Fund data analytics dollars may be a potential funding source.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• Manufacturing/Logistics → TOD-NC, 0.16 acres at Near Woodlawn and Scalybark transit stations, 0.16 acres (Zing Zang)
• Not specified → Mixed-use at Providence Rd., Manor Theater site (Not specified)
• N1B and CG → N2A, 5.38 acres at East of Valleydale Rd., north of Somerville Rd., south of Goodman Rd. (Mission City Church and Freedom Communities)
• N1B → N2ACD, 1.61 acres at West of Sugar Creek Rd., south of Honduras Dr. (Studio 19 Architecture PLLC)
• N1A → N2A, 6.16 acres at North of Rocky River Rd., east of Get Along Rd. (Queen City Land LLC)
• N1B and N2B → N1ECD, 11.29 acres at South of Valeview Ln., north of Trailer Dr. (Carolinas Properties III LLC)
• N1B → N1C, 0.97 acres at West of Statesville Rd., north of Cochran Dr. (Darway Dalmita)
• OFC → CGCD, 1.94 acres at Southeast corner of Oakdale Rd. and Oak Dr. (Chuta Damal)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 91 instances
• rezoning: 37 instances
• commercial: 29 instances
• residential: 23 instances
• land use: 16 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 71% from April.
• Land use is new this month with 16 mentions, not present in April.

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