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Charlotte City Council Approves New Commercial Mixed Use-1 (CMU-1) Zoning District Citywide to Align with 2040 Policy Map

  • When: 2025/10/20
  • Address: Citywide
  • City: Charlotte
  • State: NC
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Subcategory: Definitions Update
  • Asset Class: Mixed-Use
  • New Zoning: CMU-1
  • New Zoning Description: The CMU-1 district is established to accommodate a diverse mix of commercial, residential, and civic uses in a compact, walkable format, consistent with the Charlotte Future 2040 Policy Map. It promotes high-quality urban design, encourages multi-modal transportation, and supports the creation of vibrant activity centers.
  • Previous Zoning: Citywide Zoning Code
  • Previous Zoning Description: Prior to this amendment, Charlotte's zoning code consisted of various districts with specific regulations that may not have fully aligned with the comprehensive vision of the Charlotte Future 2040 Policy Map, particularly concerning mixed-use development and updated land use strategies.

This ordinance creates a new zoning district, Commercial Mixed Use-1 (CMU-1), to align the City's zoning code with the Charlotte Future 2040 Policy Map. The CMU-1 district is intended to facilitate the development of a diverse mix of commercial, residential, and civic uses, promoting walkable, compact development patterns. It also revises existing zoning districts to ensure consistency with the adopted policy map, particularly regarding land use and density standards. The amendment includes specific provisions for building height, setbacks, open space requirements, and design standards to encourage high-quality development that supports the city's growth vision. This comprehensive text amendment will affect parcels citywide by providing new regulatory tools and updating existing ones to guide future development and redevelopment in accordance with the 2040 comprehensive plan. The changes aim to streamline the development review process while achieving the community's vision for growth.

Source

Applicant - Charlotte Planning Department


Developer - Charlotte Planning Department


City Representative - Monica Holmes