Planning Commission
Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission
Overview
The Planning Commission was formed by an Interlocal Agreement as a planning advisory body to the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in 1954; the agreement was renewed in 1988. Its primary responsibility is to advise council on short and long-range land use and design plans and general planning matters, including land use, zoning, land development, transportation/transit, economic development and community facilities. The Planning Commission primarily conducts its business in two committees: The Planning Committee and the Zoning Committee.
The Planning Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month to discuss long range policy issues such as area plans and Mandatory Referrals. The Committee makes recommendations concerning land use, urban design, transportation and other policies relevant to the planning process and also reviews and recommends action on capital projects and on acquisition or sale of real property (Mandatory Referrals).
The Zoning Committee meets fifteen (15) days after the City Council Zoning Public Hearing to review and discuss rezoning petitions. The Committee makes recommendations on rezoning, zoning ordinances, and regulations to Charlotte City Council and hears and decides on subdivision variances and appeals. Zoning Committee members are required to attend City Council rezoning hearings held the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
To view the Planning Commission Rules of Procedure click on Rules of Procedure(PDF, 66KB)
Membership
The Planning Commission is composed of 14 members (2 appointed by the Mayor, 5 appointed by City Council, 7 appointed by County Commission – including 2 nominated by the Board of Education). City Council appointees must take an oath of office. All members are subject to City Council's Attendance and Anti-Harassment Policies, Code of Ethics, Gift Policy, and Disclosure Requirements. Each member must file a Statement of Economic Interest by February 1st of each year.
The term of office is three (3) years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Membership on the two committees rotates to allow commissioners to serve on both during their tenure.
To view the Charlotte, NC Code of Ordinances click on "City Code".
Planning Commission Members
ZONING COMMITTEE
Andrew Blumenthal, Vice-Chairperson, Planning Commission
Chairperson, Zoning Committee
ablumenthal711@gmail.com
Shana Neeley, Vice-Chairperson, Zoning Committee
shneeley@yahoo.com
Clayton Sealey, Zoning Committee
cltdevelopment1775@gmail.com
Fredrick Winiker, Zoning Committee
charmeckrick@gmail.com
Erin Shaw, Zoning Committee
erin@beacondevelopment.com
Theresa McDonald, Zoning Committee
mcdonaldt43@gmail.com
Robin Stuart, Zoning Committee
Robinstu@duck.com
Watch Live
As of April 2020, Planning Commission meetings are streamed live on the Charlotte Planning, Design & Development YouTube page. You may call the Planning Department's office at 704.336.2205 to verify meeting times and locations. ALL Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Public Attendance
All official meetings of the Planning Commission and its committees are open to the public under the North Carolina open meeting laws. Copies of all minutes are part of the public record and are available at the Planning Department's office.
How to Apply
To view and apply for City of Charlotte boards and commissions, visit the City of Charlotte Board and Commissions webpage.
To view and apply for Mecklenburg County boards and commissions, visit the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners' Advisory Boards webpage.
Agendas/Minutes/Results
To view, the Zoning Committee Work Session agendas click on "Zoning Committee".
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2024 Planning Commission Meetings
October 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) | Meeting Link
July 2024 Meeting Agenda | Meeting Link
June 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) | Meeting Link
May 2024 Special Meeting Agenda(PDF, 586KB) |Meeting Link
May 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link
April 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link
March 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link
February 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 200KB) |Meeting Link
January 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link
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2024 Planning Committee Meetings
October 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) | Meeting Link
September 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 8MB) | Meeting Link
July 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 8MB) | Meeting Link
June 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link
May 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) |Meeting Link
April 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 6MB) |Meeting Link
March 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 6MB) |Meeting Link
February 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 586KB) |Meeting Link
January 2024 Meeting -CANCELLED
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2023 Planning Commission Meetings
December 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link
November 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) |Meeting Link
October 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link
July 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link
June 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link
May 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 1MB) | Meeting Link
April 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link
March 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link
February 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link
January 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 1MB) | Meeting Link
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2023 Planning Committee Meetings
December 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 8MB) |Meeting Link
November 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 8MB) |Meeting Link
October 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 5MB) | Meeting Link
September 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) | Meeting Link
July 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) |Meeting Link
June 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 9MB) | Meeting Link
May 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) | Meeting Link
April 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 7MB) | Meeting Link
March 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 9MB)| Meeting Link
February 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 1MB)| Meeting Link
January 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 385KB)| Meeting Link
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For more information regarding the Commission Members
Please contact:
Candice Rorie
candice.rorie@charlottenc.gov
Elle Knight
elle.knight@charlottenc.gov
Planning, Design & Development
600 E. Fourth St. (8th Floor)
Charlotte, NC 28202