Charlotte Zoning

N1-A Zone in Charlotte, NC

N1-A zoning district rules in Charlotte, NC. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential District

The N1-A zone in Charlotte, NC is a residential district. This zone requires a 30 ft front setback, 10 ft side setback, and 30 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 35 feet (2 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 30%.

Setback Requirements

Setback TypeRequirement
Front Setback30 feet
Side Setback10 feet
Rear Setback30 feet

Charlotte UDO N1-A — very low density neighborhood, large lot single-family. Effective June 2023.

Height Limits

Max Height
35 feet
Max Stories
2

Charlotte UDO N1-A.

Lot Coverage

Max Coverage
30%

Charlotte UDO. Includes all impervious surface.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling unit in most N1 zones. Charlotte UDO. Multi-family: 1-1.5 spaces per unit in N2 and N3 zones. Reduced requirements near CATS light rail stations.

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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