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Rezoning from R-3 to UR-2 Approved for 60-Unit Multifamily Project at 290 Elm Street

  • When: 2025/10/20
  • Address: 290 Elm Street
  • City: Charlotte
  • State: NC
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Residential Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Affordable Housing
  • Size (SF): 60000 SF
  • Size (AC): 1.5 AC
  • Size (Units): 60 Units
  • New Zoning: UR-2
  • New Zoning Description: Allows for higher density residential development.
  • Previous Zoning: R-3
  • Previous Zoning Description: Permitted low-density residential uses.

The Charlotte City Council approved a rezoning petition for 290 Elm Street to allow the development of a 60-unit multifamily apartment complex. The property was rezoned from R-3 (Residential Single-Family) to UR-2 (Urban Residential). The project includes affordable housing units and design standards for pedestrian access and green space. The council vote was 6-1 in favor, following a public hearing with mixed community feedback.

Source

Applicant - Greenwood Developments LLC


Ownership - Elm Street Properties Inc.


Developer - Greenwood Developments LLC


Architect - Design Innovations Group


City Representative - Sarah Johnson