The Charlotte City Council has approved Rezoning Petition 2024-133 by Kenjoh Outdoor Advertising, changing the zoning of a 1.16-acre commercial property from Light Industrial Conditional (I-1(CD)) to Manufacturing & Logistics-1 Conditional (ML-1(CD)). The rezoning brings the property in line with the current Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) while maintaining restrictions on specific uses to mitigate impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. The site is currently developed with a commercial building and is situated between industrial, commercial, and residential uses. The ML-1 zoning district allows light industrial and logistics uses while ensuring compatibility with adjacent zoning. The site benefits from its proximity to I-85, providing efficient access for logistics operations. The rezoning will also trigger automatic landscape buffer requirements to reduce visual and noise impacts on nearby residential areas.
This rezoning modernizes the site's zoning classification to align with current industrial and logistics trends while ensuring neighborhood protections. The change supports economic activity near a major transportation corridor without intensifying industrial impact.