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Rocky River Road Rezoning Approved for 127 Multifamily Homes

  • When: 2025/02/17
  • Address: Northwestern corner of Rocky River Road and John Russell Road, Charlotte, NC
  • City: Charlotte
  • State: NC
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Residential Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Affordable Housing
  • Size: 24.46 acres

The Charlotte City Council has approved Rezoning Petition 2024-103 by Rocky River Road Partners, LLC, changing the zoning of a 24.46-acre parcel from N1-A and R-8MF(CD) to N2-A(CD). The rezoning allows for 127 multifamily attached homes, addressing the need for additional housing options as identified in the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The development includes public streets, private alleys, preserved open space, and an 8-foot multi-use path connecting nearby neighborhoods. The site is located near Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, a CMS elementary school, and a neighborhood center, promoting walkability and accessibility. The rezoning was approved despite being inconsistent with the 2040 Policy Map due to its alignment with equitable growth strategies and neighborhood diversity initiatives.

Why it Matters

This rezoning supports the demand for new housing options in a growing area of Charlotte. It improves connectivity with nearby parks and schools while maintaining open space, ensuring balanced urban development.

Source

Applicant - Rocky River Road Partners, LLC


Ownership - Redwood Charlotte Rocky River Road NC P1 LLC, Redeeming Word Ministries


City Representative - Matt Langston


Allowed Uses: 127 multifamily attached dwellings and accessory uses permitted in N2-A(CD) zoning district.

Previous Zoning: N1-A (Neighborhood 1-A), R-8MF(CD) (Multifamily Residential, Conditional)