Charlotte Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Charlotte held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at north of Moorhead, west of Stone Lane (item 6)

Deferred.

Petition 2026-21 by Hines, 22.89 acres located north of Moorhead and west of Stone Lane, rezoning from N1A to ML2 (manufacturing and logistics), an expansion of the Hendrick campus (race-related and defense-related manufacturing). Data centers/telecommunications and data storage facilities prohibited. Deferred so petitioner can consider an undisturbed buffer condition; developer team Accra Development / Hendrick agreed to deferral.

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Rezoning on Henderson Circle (item 27)

Approved.

Petition 2026-28 by Rachel Regalado (representing owners Yvette de la Garza and Jaime de la Garza), approximately 3.06 acres located west of Henderson Circle, south of Henderson Valley Lane, north of Judal Lane, District 2. Current zoning MHP (manufactured home park, legacy ordinance), proposed N1C. Plan for six single-family homes, keeping existing manufactured home. Council raised concerns about loss of manufactured home park land and requested a follow-up report and committee referral. Public hearing held and closed; motion passed.

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Consent agenda rezonings items 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

Approved.

Consent agenda approved (except item 6): item 3 petition 2025-130 by Maruti Hotels Inc.; item 4 petition 2026-15 by KT Trading LLC; item 5 petition 2026-18 by SR Mosley Properties LLC; item 7 petition 2026-20 by Terwilliger LLC and petition 2026-21 by Hines; item 8. All met consent criteria: staff recommends approval, Zoning Committee recommends approval, no opposition.

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Rezoning at item 10 - Short Development Group

Approved.

Petition 2025-77 by Short Development Group LLC. Reduced from 40 to 36 multifamily units, increased affordable units (80% AMI or less for no less than 15 years) from 4 to 6 of 36 units, retaining walls limited to five feet. Council voted not to send changes back to Zoning Committee (unanimous / three-quarters) then approved the petition.

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Rezoning at item 11 - MPV Properties and Mission Properties

Approved.

Petition 2026-001 by MPV Properties and Mission Properties. Site acreage reduced from 12.67 to 8.56 (excluding rail right-of-way), unit count reduced from 176 to 170 units, co-working space and retail accessible to residents open at certificate of occupancy for minimum two years, building facades facing railroad right-of-way to use noise-reducing windows. Council did not send changes back to Zoning Committee, then approved.

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Rezoning at item 13 - petition 2026-017

Approved.

Petition 2026-017 approved. Acreage reduced from 7.85 to 1.22, eliminating portion behind single-family lots. Total potential units reduced from nine to four, limited to single-family detached only (previously could include one duplex). Minimum front setback 27 feet, rear setback 40 feet, maximum height 40 feet in alignment with N1A standards. Changes made prior to Zoning Committee recommendation.

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Set public hearing on Jefferson First Union Tower historic landmark designation

Approved.

Council adopted a resolution setting a September 28 public hearing on the Jefferson First Union Tower historic landmark designation. Estimated deferrable taxes based on current value: ~$124,525 city, ~$5,440 special district, ~$17,595 special district three, ~$209,397.50 Mecklenburg County (likely to decrease given April 23, 2026 sale for $36,500,000 and upcoming 2027 revaluation). The tower, vacant since 2023, is part of a redevelopment converting the office tower into housing units, a hotel, and office space with retail; landmark abatement covers one of five acres.

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Rezoning at item 12 - petition 2026-009

Approved.

Petition 2026-009 approved with adoption of Zoning Committee's statement of consistency. No further detail provided.

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Zoning Changes

• N1A → ML-2, 22.89 acres at North of Moorhead, west of Stone Lane
• Zoning change at Item 10 site, District 6 (Short Development Group)
• Zoning change, 8.56 acres at Item 11 site (MPV Properties / Mission Properties)
• N1A, 1.22 acres at Item 13 site
• N1A → ML-1, 4.51 acres at East side of Garrison Road, south of West Boulevard, west of I-485 (Garrison Road Holdings, LLC)
• N1A → N1D, 61.26 acres at East of Kelly Road, north of Pleasant Grove Road, west of Western Woods Lane (Sanders Partnership, LLC)
• N1C → NC, 0.48 acres at South of Moravian Lane, west of Providence Road, east of Hermitage Road (Charlotte Pipe and Foundry)
• NC → CAC-1, 0.88 acres at West of Beatty's Ford Road, south of Sanders Avenue, east of Campus Street (Historical Excelsior, Inc.)

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