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City Council Zoning Meeting

Monday, August 18, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Charlotte City Council held a comprehensive zoning meeting approving multiple rezoning petitions that will likely impact future housing and development in the city. The meeting saw unanimous votes on most rezoning proposals, suggesting broad agreement among council members about proposed land use changes. Nearly a dozen public hearings were closed, clearing the way for potential new residential and commercial projects.

Key Decisions

  • Multiple Residential Development Rezoning Petitions Passed
  • DreamKey Partners Rezoning Petition Passed
  • True Homes Rezoning Petition Passed
  • Mission City Church and Freedom Communities Rezoning Public Hearing Closed
  • Mecklenburg County Rezoning Petition Public Hearing Closed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ZONING MEETING CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER, REGULAR MEETING HOSTED FROM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
    Dinner Briefing
    Action: For Information Only
  2. Call to Order
  3. Introduction
  4. Invocation
  5. Pledge of Allegiance
  6. Explanation of Zoning Meeting
  7. Deferrals / Withdrawals
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  9. 9 CONSENT
    Action: Adopt and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Graham to Adopt and Approve the consent items 3 through 4. The motion carried unanimously.

  10. 3. Rezoning Petition: 2025-037 by Eastgroup Properties, L.P.
    Consent Item
  11. 4. Rezoning Petition: 2025-038 by Longvalley II, LLC
    Consent Item
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  13. DECISIONS
  14. 5. Rezoning Petition: 2024-112 by DreamKey Partners
    Zoning Decision
    Action: Adopt and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Graham and seconded by Council Member Mitchell to Adopt and Approve this Zoning Decision. The motion carried unanimously.

  15. 6. Rezoning Petition: 2025-005 by EB Property Group, LLC
    Zoning Decision
    Action: Adopt and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Adopt and Approve this Zoning Decision. The motion carried unanimously.

  16. 7. Rezoning Petition: 2025-013 by True Homes
    Zoning Decision
    Action: Adopt and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Not to Refer back to the Zoning Committee this Zoning Decision. The motion carried unanimously.

  17. 8. Rezoning Petition: 2025-015 by Wilkes Asset Management
    Zoning Decision
    Action: Adopt and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Graham and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Not to refer back to Zoning Committee this Zoning Decision. The motion carried unanimously.

    Roll Call (11 votes)
    • Dante Anderson Yea
    • Dimple Ajmera Yea
    • Tiawana Brown Absent
    • Ed Driggs Yea
    • Malcolm Graham Yea
    • Renee Johnson Absent
    • LaWana Mayfield Yea
    • James Mitchell Yea
    • Marjorie Molina Absent
    • Victoria Watlington Absent
    • Edwin Peacock Yea
  18. 9. Rezoning Petition: 2025-020 by Sage Investment Group
    Zoning Decision
    Action: Adopt and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Graham to Adopt and Approve this Zoning Decision. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 10. Rezoning Petition: 2025-028 by Canvas Residential Partners, LLC
    Zoning Decision
    Action: Adopt and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Adopt and Approve this Zoning Decision. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. 11. Rezoning Petition: 2025-029 by Summit Avenue Wesley Heights, LLC
    Zoning Decision
    Action: Adopt and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Graham and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Adopt and Approve this Zoning Decision. The motion carried unanimously.

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  22. HEARINGS
  23. 12. Rezoning Petition: 2025-027 by Mission City Church and Freedom Communities
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

    Roll Call (11 votes)
    • Dante Anderson Yea
    • Dimple Ajmera Yea
    • Tiawana Brown Yea
    • Ed Driggs Yea
    • Malcolm Graham Yea
    • Renee Johnson Yea
    • LaWana Mayfield Yea
    • James Mitchell Yea
    • Marjorie Molina Yea
    • Victoria Watlington Yea
    • Edwin Peacock Yea
  24. 13. Rezoning Petition: 2025-032 by Queen City Land
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Molina and seconded by Council Member Graham to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  25. 14. Rezoning Petition: 2025-042 by Bryan Elsey
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Graham to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  26. 15. Rezoning Petition: 2025-060 by Mecklenburg County
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Molina and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Public Hearing was Held and Closed this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  27. 16. Rezoning Petition: 2025-043 by City of Charlotte
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Public Hearing was Held and Closed this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  28. 17. Rezoning Petition: 2025-081 by City of Charlotte on Behalf of Samaritan's Purse
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Council Member Brown to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  29. 18. Rezoning Petition: 2024-141 by NVR, Inc.
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Council Member Johnson to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  30. 19. Rezoning Petition: 2025-009 by Davis Moore
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Ajmera to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  31. 20. Rezoning Petition: 2025-034 by Veer Homes, LLC
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Johnson to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  32. 21. Rezoning Petition: 2025-040 by TDC Greenville, LLC
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Graham and seconded by Council Member Molina to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  33. 22. Rezoning Petition: 2025-046 by Northway Homes LLC
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  34. 23. Rezoning Petition: 2025-048 by Castlebridge Residential Development
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Ajmera and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  35. 24. Rezoning Petition: 2025-049 by High Street District Development, Inc.
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  36. 25. Rezoning Petition: 2025-050 by Charter Properties, Inc.
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Brown and seconded by Council Member Driggs to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  37. 26. Rezoning Petition: 2025-053 by David Powlen
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Watlington and seconded by Council Member Graham to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  38. 27. Rezoning Petition: 2025-054 by Bisbikis Property Group
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Johnson to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.

  39. 28. Rezoning Petition: 2025-055 by Porcha Thomas
    Zoning Hearing
    Action: Close the Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs and seconded by Council Member Johnson to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.