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Zoning meeting approves multiple rezonings

CharlotteJan 20, 20262 min read

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City Council approved several rezoning petitions, including a 3.16-acre change near Marsh Road and Auburn Avenue and a 14.9-acre change near Nations Ford Road, while deferring other petitions to February 16, 2026.

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Embark Development Roland Development High Street District Development Piedmont Land Development CRD Development

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The meeting resulted in several zoning approvals that can allow new development or different types of housing and business uses in Charlotte. Council also postponed a number of other zoning cases, so those decisions will be taken up later instead of being resolved at this meeting. For residents, that means some neighborhood changes moved forward right away, while others are still pending review.

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Approved the consent agenda with Item No. 5 and Item No. 6 pulled for separate votes.
Approved Ordinance No. 1075-Z for Petition No. 2025-100, changing about 3.16 acres west of Marsh Road, south of Auburn Avenue, and east of Hartford Avenue from R-12MF(CD) to N2-A(CD).
Approved a 14.9-acre rezoning west of Nations Ford Road, northeast of West Hebron Street, and south of West Arrowood Road to N2-A(CD).
Approved Ordinance No. 1079-Z for Petition No. 2025-110, changing about 0.58 acres east of North Graham Street, south of Plymouth Avenue, and north of Armour Drive from ML-2 to NC.
Approved Ordinance No. 1078-Z for Petition No. 2025-109, changing about 1.46 acres east of East Independence Boulevard, north of Hayden Way, and west of Lakeview Circle from CG(CD) to N2-B(CD) SPA.
Deferred several petitions and hearings to February 16, 2026, including Petition Nos. 2025-021, 2025-027, 2025-025, 2025-039, 2025-076, 2025-089, 2025-118, and 2025-063.

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City Council Zoning Meeting

Jan 20, 2026, 5:00 PMCouncil Chambercompleted

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5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ZONING MEETING CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING HOSTED FROM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order
Introduction
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Explanation of Zoning Meeting
Deferrals / Withdrawals
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CONSENT
Consent agenda items 3 through 7 may be considered in one motion except for those items pulled by a Council member. Items are pulled by notifying the City Clerk.
Rezoning Petition: 2025-100 by Roland Development Group, LLC
Rezoning Petition: 2025-104 by DR Horton
Rezoning Petition: 2025-107 by Morris Holdings, LLC
Rezoning Petition: 2025-109 by Ravin Partners
Rezoning Petition: 2025-110 by Graham-Overlook LLC
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DECISIONS
Rezoning Petition: 2025-021 by Harold Jordan
Rezoning Petition: 2025-027 by Mission City Church and Freedom Communities
Rezoning Petition: 2024-090 by Charter Properties, Inc.
Rezoning Petition: 2025-025 by Angelo Tillman
Rezoning Petition: 2025-039 by Christopher Martin
Rezoning Petition: 2025-070 by Prosperity Alliance
Rezoning Petition: 2025-076 by Kevin Nguyen, LLC
Rezoning Petition: 2025-098 by High Street District Development, Inc.
Rezoning Petition: 2025-108 by CRD Development, LLC
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HEARINGS
Rezoning Petition: 2025-089 by American Asset Corporation
Rezoning Petition: 2025-118 by Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department - Text Amendment
Rezoning Petition: 2025-126 by Crosland Southeast
Rezoning Petition: 2025-094 by Atapco Properties, Inc.
Rezoning Petition: 2025-085 by HK Cedarvale, LLC
Rezoning Petition: 2025-004 by The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
Rezoning Petition: 2025-063 by Northwood Ravin
Rezoning Petition: 2025-088 by Northway Homes LLC
Rezoning Petition: 2025-091 by Embark Development Company LLC
Rezoning Petition: 2025-096 by Justin Berry
Rezoning Petition: 2025-102 by Olympia & Wright Homes
Rezoning Petition: 2025-111 by Quiktrip Corporation
Rezoning Petition: 2025-112 by Alexander-Myers Family, LLC
Rezoning Petition: 2025-113 by Sea Lion LLC
Rezoning Petition: 2025-115 by Abacus Capital
Rezoning Petition: 2025-116 by Piedmont Land Development, Inc.
Rezoning Petition: 2025-119 by Hines
Deferrals / Withdrawals
Rezoning Petition: 2024-090 by Charter Properties, Inc.
Rezoning Petition: 2025-098 by High Street District Development, Inc.
Rezoning Petition: 2025-070 by Prosperity Alliance
Rezoning Petition: 2025-070 by Prosperity Alliance

Zoning meeting approves multiple rezonings

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