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