Charlotte, North Carolina

Last Reviewed
25th Sep 2025
Date Published
15th Sep 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Charlotte, NC

Largest Zones in Charlotte, NC

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Charlotte in NC divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Charlotte, NC?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Charlotte, NC as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking71.62%256844.84
    Parking garage or lot71.62%256844.84
    Industrial19.89%71318.11
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction74.04%265505.24
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities14.24%51069.28
    Storage and warehouses16.65%59699.83
    Manufacturing18.19%65227.02
    Contractors office14.24%51069.28
    General industrial19.89%71318.11
    Residential59.22%212374.74
    Two family dwelling59.22%212374.74
    Mobile and floating homes0.57%2061.22
    Accessory dwelling unit59.80%214435.96
    Multi family dwelling59.22%212374.74
    Single family dwelling59.78%214368.73
    Communal housing59.22%212374.74
    Mechanical74.04%265505.24
    Utility structures74.04%265505.24
    Communication towers74.04%265505.24
    Agriculture74.04%265505.24
    Agricultural and hunting74.04%265505.24
    Other15.10%54167.56
    Accessory74.04%265505.24
    Uncategorized12.29%44072.39
    Temporary uses74.04%265505.24
    Multiple15.10%54167.56
    Retail16.65%59699.83
    Professional services19.89%71318.11
    General retail73.46%263444.03
    Personal services10.62%38071.15
    Eating and drinking establishments19.89%71318.11
    Restricted retail16.65%59699.83
    Community74.04%265505.24
    Schools and universities73.46%263444.03
    Medical19.89%71318.11
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure74.04%265505.24
    Public, quasi-public, and government74.04%265505.24
    Lodging5.65%20248.83
    Bed & breakfast53.58%192125.92
    Hotel/motel5.65%20248.83
    Commercial19.89%71318.11
    Professional office19.89%71318.11
    Entertainment19.89%71318.11
    Non-retail sales18.19%65227.02
    Automobile related uses18.35%65790.92
    General commercial69.29%248486.69
    Research and laboratory facilities19.89%71318.11