Please be aware of recent email scamming attempts that request rezoning fees. All fee communications will be communicated directly to you by email at noreply@charlottenc.gov. If you are contacted from a different email, please do not respond and contact your assigned rezoning planner.
Meeting Update: The City of Charlotte Zoning Meeting on Monday, November 16, 2026, will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Government Center, 600 E. Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 and be open to the public. There will be no virtual participation option. It will be available to view on the city's, GovChannel, Facebook, and YouTube pages.
Members of the public can sign up to speak during a zoning hearing by calling 704-336-2248 by 1:00pm on the day of the Council meeting. Individuals can sign up to speak in person by approaching the City Clerk at the dais, prior to the start of the public hearing. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. To make a reasonable accommodation or language access request, please email cityclerk@charlottenc.gov or call 704-336-2248.
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
Rezoning Application Packet
This is the comprehensive guide for rezoning petitioners.
Rezoning Application Packet
Quick Links
For more information, see page 8 of the Rezoning Application Packet.
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:
What is rezoning?
How do I know if there is a rezoning in my area?
Learn how to get notified and search for rezoning petitions.
How can I get involved?
Learn the different ways you can get involved in the rezoning process.
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.
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