Zoning Districts in Charlotte
Browse the zoning districts in Charlotte, NC. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Charlotte divides its land into 26 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
N1-A
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N1-B
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N1-C
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N1-D
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N1-E
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N2-A
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N2-B
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N2-C
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N3-A
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N3-B
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N4-A
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N4-B
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CC-1
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CC-2
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CC-3
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B-1
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B-2
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B-D
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TOD-CC
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TOD-NC
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TOD-UC
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MX-1
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MX-2
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MX-3
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I-1
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I-2
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About Charlotte Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Charlotte.
Source: Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (effective June 1, 2023); NC Session Law 2023-87 (HB 488). Last verified April 5, 2026. View source