Charlotte Zoning

MX-3 Zone in Charlotte, NC

MX-3 zoning district rules in Charlotte, NC. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Mixed-Use DistrictMixed Use General

The MX-3 zone in Charlotte, NC is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use General). Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Ground-floor retail
  • Upper-floor apartments
  • Live-work units
  • Offices
  • Restaurants

Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.

Parking Requirements

Charlotte's UDO (2023) updated parking requirements citywide. TOD zones near Blue Line stations have significantly reduced parking minimums.

Source: Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (effective June 1, 2023); NC Session Law 2023-87 (HB 488). Last verified April 5, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 5, 2026
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