Charlotte, NC Zoning

N1-A Neighborhood 1

Lower-density neighborhood residential district typically applied to established neighborhoods.

Allowed uses: single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, triplex dwellings, quadraplex dwellings on arterial streets when an affordable housing unit is provided within the dwelling, select nonresidential uses such as places of worship and educational facilities

N1-B Neighborhood 1

Neighborhood residential district for established areas with somewhat smaller lots than N1-A.

Allowed uses: single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, triplex dwellings, quadraplex dwellings on arterial streets when an affordable housing unit is provided within the dwelling, select nonresidential uses such as places of worship and educational facilities

N1-C Neighborhood 1

Neighborhood residential district typically applied to established neighborhoods with moderate lot sizes.

Allowed uses: single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, triplex dwellings, quadraplex dwellings on arterial streets when an affordable housing unit is provided within the dwelling, select nonresidential uses such as places of worship and educational facilities

N1-D Neighborhood 1

Neighborhood residential district allowing residential dwellings on smaller lots than N1-A through N1-C.

Allowed uses: single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, triplex dwellings, quadraplex dwellings on arterial streets when an affordable housing unit is provided within the dwelling, select nonresidential uses such as places of worship and educational facilities

N1-E Neighborhood 1

Neighborhood residential district allowing residential dwellings on compact lots.

Allowed uses: single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, triplex dwellings, quadraplex dwellings on arterial streets when an affordable housing unit is provided within the dwelling, select nonresidential uses such as places of worship and educational facilities

N1-F Neighborhood 1

Neighborhood residential district intended predominantly along arterials and allowing the broadest range of Neighborhood 1 housing types, including small-scale multifamily.

Allowed uses: single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, triplex dwellings, quadraplex dwellings on arterial streets when an affordable housing unit is provided within the dwelling, small-scale multi-family dwellings

HDO Historic District Overlay

Historic overlay that protects locally designated historic districts and reviews exterior changes and new construction for compatibility.

Allowed uses: underlying district uses, subject to historic overlay review

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

ADUs are clearly recognized by Mecklenburg County's residential plan review process, including new ADUs and conversions of existing space into an ADU.

• New ADUs or conversion of existing space into an ADU require residential plan review
• Residential plan review applies to one-time residential build projects or custom-built residential projects requiring plan review

Quadraplex dwelling with affordability condition

In N1-A through N1-E, quadraplex dwellings are allowed on arterial streets when an affordable housing unit is provided within the dwelling.

• Must be located on an arterial street
• An affordable housing unit must be provided within the dwelling

HDO Historic District Overlay

Establishes local historic districts to encourage restoration, preservation, rehabilitation, and conservation of historically, architecturally, and archaeologically significant areas and to review new construction design for compatibility.

HDO-S Streetside Historic District Overlay

Named in Article 14 as a separate historic-related overlay.

NCO Neighborhood Character Overlay

Named in Article 14 as an overlay affecting neighborhood character.

RIO Residential Infill Overlay

Named in Article 14 as an overlay related to residential infill.

CCO Cottage Court Overlay

Named in Article 14 as a cottage court overlay district.

MHO Manufactured Home Overlay

Named in Article 14 as a manufactured home overlay.

MHP Manufactured Home Park Zoning District

Named in Article 14 special purpose and overlay article.

ANDO Airport Noise Disclosure Overlay District

Named in Article 14 as an airport noise disclosure overlay district.

Are ADUs allowed in Charlotte, NC?

ADUs are clearly recognized by Mecklenburg County's residential plan review process, including new ADUs and conversions of existing space into an ADU.

What is the minimum lot size in Charlotte, NC?

Minimum lot size depends on the zoning district — N1-A: 10,000 square feet; N1-B: 8,000 square feet; N1-C: 6,000 square feet; N1-D: 3,500 square feet.

What zoning districts are in Charlotte, NC?

Charlotte, NC includes districts such as N1-A Neighborhood 1, N1-B Neighborhood 1, N1-C Neighborhood 1, N1-D Neighborhood 1, N1-E Neighborhood 1, N1-F Neighborhood 1, HDO Historic District Overlay.

Are there flood zones or overlay districts in Charlotte, NC?

The available municipal sources point to several environmental or quasi-environmental constraints that can affect development, especially floodplain review and stormwater-related site controls. Full wetland, steep slope, and watershed standards were not included in the provided research set.

Have there been recent zoning changes in Charlotte, NC?

The source set includes 2024 text amendment materials and a 2026 zoning meeting, indicating that Charlotte continues to update and administer its UDO through text amendments and petition hearings.