Charlotte Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Charlotte held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 35% compared to August (226 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Sale of city-owned land at 3924 and 3932 Freedom Drive for affordable housing

Approved.

Resolution approving the sale of approximately 1.16 acres of city-owned property at 3924 and 3932 Freedom Drive (parcels 063-052-04 and 063-052-05) to Prosperity Freedom Drive LLC for $1 for development of a minimum of 12 for-sale affordable townhomes, targeted to 60% AMI and below 80% AMI households, with 20-year affordability. A prior motion to refer the item to the Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee failed. The item was appraised at nearly $1 million; council discussed HOA fee impacts on affordability. Property was previously approved in the land process about a year ago and had been rezoned.

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Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek Voluntary Annexation (Item 11)

Approved.

Adopted annexation ordinance for Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek, a Habitat for Humanity project bringing a little over 12 acres into city jurisdiction for 37 single-family detached attainable homes. Represented by Eddie Moore of McAdams; applicant Ryan Powell, Land Entitlement Manager for Habitat for Humanity.

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King's Grant Voluntary Annexation (Item 12)

Approved.

Adopted annexation ordinance for King's Grant, a 335.56-acre largely industrial development with multifamily housing (448 units referenced), assigned to City Council District 4. Related to prior rezonings (2023-024 and 2023-28). Workforce housing condition requires 5% of rental units at 80% AMI. Represented by Bridget Grant, land use consultant with Moore and Van Allen. Passed with two objections.

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River Point East of Dixie Road Voluntary Annexation Public Hearing Resolution (Item 34)

Approved.

Adopted a resolution setting a public hearing for October 26, 2026 for the River Point East of Dixie Road Voluntary Annexation Petition. Lengthy discussion about affordability needs and annexation policy (last adopted 2003). Carried with one opposition (Council Member Mayfield).

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Liddell McNinch House Historic Landmark Designation (Item 6)

Approved.

Adopted ordinance with effective date September 28, 2026 designating the Liddell McNinch House (parcel 078-035-13) as a historic landmark. The property contains a restaurant operated by the inheriting family. Discussion of up to 50% property tax deferral; approximately $10,500 in annual taxes.

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Jefferson First Union Tower Historic Landmark Designation (Item 7)

Approved.

Adopted ordinance with effective date September 28, 2026 designating the Jefferson First Union Tower at 301 South Tryon (parcel 125-51-01) as a historic landmark on a 10-1 vote (Council Member Johnson dissenting). Enables Riverside Investment and Development's ~$250 million conversion of the 32-story former Wells Fargo office tower into ~275-282 residential units and 180-200 hotel rooms. A prior motion to defer (moved by Johnson) failed. Historic tax deferral of approximately $346,967 applies to the tower facade and people-mover bridge; remainder of parcel continues generating taxes.

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Taylor Grove at Mallard Creek Voluntary Annexation (Item 13)

Approved.

Adopted annexation ordinance for Taylor Grove at Mallard Creek (petition 2025-049), approximately 190 units, in District 4. Related to a recent conditional rezoning. Represented by Eddie Moore of McAdams; petitioner Tom Burr with High Street District development.

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Set Public Hearing on Data Center Moratorium Extension (Item 17)

Approved.

Set a public hearing for October 12, 2026 on extending the 150-day temporary moratorium on new telecommunications and data storage facilities pursuant to NC General Statute 160D-107. Multiple public speakers urged extension (up to 12 months or 2 years). Staff indicated the extension would run until October 11, 2027. Note: approximately 6 million sq ft of data centers already approved are not subject to the moratorium.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Charlotte meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• annexation: 27 instances
• rezoning: 13 instances
• residential: 12 instances
• land use: 5 instances
• industrial: 5 instances

What to Watch

• Annexation is new this month with 27 mentions, not present in August.
• Land use is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in August.

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