C-2 · Orange Co., FL Code updated Jun 2025 GC · Maricopa, AZ Corridor expansion approved HC · Harris Co., TX Drive-thru stacking updated CB · Mecklenburg, NC FAR bonus program extended B-3 · Cook Co., IL CUP process streamlined BU-2 · Miami-Dade, FL Height limits amended C-2 · Fulton Co., GA Drive-thru by-right confirmed CS · Travis Co., TX New transit overlay effective CB · King Co., WA SEPA threshold raised M-1 · Duval Co., FL FAR increased to 0.50 MUDD · Charlotte, NC South End overlay expanded CG · Hillsborough, FL New drive-thru stacking rules C-2 · Orange Co., FL Code updated Jun 2025 GC · Maricopa, AZ Corridor expansion approved HC · Harris Co., TX Drive-thru stacking updated CB · Mecklenburg, NC FAR bonus program extended B-3 · Cook Co., IL CUP process streamlined BU-2 · Miami-Dade, FL Height limits amended C-2 · Fulton Co., GA Drive-thru by-right confirmed CS · Travis Co., TX New transit overlay effective CB · King Co., WA SEPA threshold raised M-1 · Duval Co., FL FAR increased to 0.50 MUDD · Charlotte, NC South End overlay expanded CG · Hillsborough, FL New drive-thru stacking rules

Mecklenburg County, NC
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Charlotte metro — Southeast financial capital. Major bank headquarters, fintech boom, and mixed-use development. One of the fastest-growing large metros in the US.…

Jurisdiction Coverage
Mecklenburg County contains multiple zoning authorities.

This county currently includes 2 tracked zoning jurisdictions, including 1 city-level source. This page shows only the county-administered primary zoning layer. Use the city links below to explore municipal zoning separately.

Mecklenburg County Primary · 16 zones Charlotte · 0 zones
Total Zones
16
zone designations
3 verified
Avg. FAR
0.99
avg floor area ratio
Max: 4.00 (MX-3)
Drive-Thru Zones
1
by-right drive-thru
No CUP required
Total Parcels
23.4K
commercial parcels
Avg $31.20/sf
All 16 County Primary Zones — Mecklenburg County, NC
Zone Category Distribution
🏡 Residential
5 · 31%
🏪 Commercial
5 · 31%
🏘️ Mixed-Use
4 · 25%
🏭 Industrial
2 · 13%
Code Full Name Category Action
CB
Community Business
★ Featured
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B-1
Business 1
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B-2
General Business
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CC
Commercial Center
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NS
Neighborhood Service
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I-1
Light Industrial
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I-2
General Industrial
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MUDD
Mixed-Use Development District
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MX-1
Mixed Use 1
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MX-2
Mixed Use 2
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MX-3
Mixed Use 3
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R-12
Single Family Residential 12
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R-3
Single Family Residential 3
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R-4
Single Family Residential 4
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R-8
Single Family Residential 8
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UR-2
Urban Residential
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🏛 Mecklenburg County Primary Planning & Zoning

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