Rezoning

A property owner who wants to use the land for a purpose outside their specified zoning district must petition the city to change the zoning district. This process is called rezoning.

Zoning Map

 

For Rezoning Petitioners

Schedule a Pre-Submittal Meeting

Use the link below to request a pre-submittal meeting. A rezoning pre-submittal meeting is required prior to filing a rezoning application.

Schedule a Pre-Submittal Meeting

Create an Accela Account

Create a username and password via Accela Citizen Access, the platform used for filing a rezoning application.

Accela Citizen Access

Submit Your Rezoning Application

Once you create an account in Accela Citizen Access, follow all instructions to submit your rezoning application.

Filing a Rezoning Application Instructions(PDF, 2MB)

Pay Your Rezoning Fee

A rezoning fee is required in order for an application to move forward in the rezoning process. 

Rezoning Fee Payment Instructions(PDF, 247KB)

Community Meeting Guidelines

Follow the instructions for hosting a community meeting.

Rezoning Petition Change Request Form

Complete the form below to request a modification to a pending rezoning application. Completed forms should be uploaded to Accela.

For Neighbors

If you are interested in how a rezoning petition could affect your neighborhood and wish to get involved, start with these helpful PDFs:

Rezoning Process Overview

Understand key details of each step of the rezoning process.(PDF, 852KB)

Accela Citizen Access Guide

Learn how to search and find rezoning petitions online.

Accela Citizen Access Guide(PDF, 1MB)

Community Meeting Guidelines

Follow the instructions for effective community meeting participation.

Neighborhood Organization Contact List

Connect with neighborhood leaders in your community. The Neighborhood Organization Contact List is a subscription list of neighborhood leaders and residents throughout the City of Charlotte who have registered to receive communications from the city.

Rezoning Glossary

Familiarize yourself with common terms related to zoning and rezoning.

Rezoning Glossary(PDF, 112KB)

Speak at a Rezoning Hearing

Members of the public who would like to sign up to speak on a specific agenda item can complete the Online Speaker Sign Up Form or call the City Clerk's Office at 704-336-2248. Speakers should complete the online form or call the Clerk's Office by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting or can sign up to speak with the City Clerk at the meeting before the start of the agenda item. 

Time allotted for public comments:

  • Petitioner and those in favor gets 3 minutes combined to present case, unless there are opponents signed up to speak.
  • If there are opponents signed up to speak; or if staff is in opposition, the petitioner gets 10 minutes; opponents get 10 minutes (combined); and petitioner gets a 2-minute rebuttal.

Community members wishing to speak are encouraged to coordinate prior to the public hearing as speaking times must be shared by all individuals signed up to speak.

Rezoning Published Notices

Legal Notices for Public Hearing

Use the links below to view recent legal ad documents published in the Charlotte Observer for City Council Public Hearings.  

August 2024 - Week 1(PDF, 111KB)
August 2024 - Week 2(PDF, 159KB)
September 2024 - Week 1(PDF, 154KB)
September 2024 - Week 2(PDF, 152KB)
October 2024 - Week 1(PDF, 150KB)
October 2024 - Week 2(PDF, 150KB)