Codified through July 20, 2009

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Table of Contents (18 pages)

Chapter 1: Purpose and Applicability (5 pages)

Chapter 2: Definitions & Rules of Construction  (70 pages)

Chapter 3: Decision Making & Admin. Bodies (14 pages)

Chapter 4: Development Approval  (6 pages)

Chapter 5: Appeals & Variances (6 pages)

Chapter 6: Amendments (18 pages)

Chapter 7: Nonconformities (4 pages)

Chapter 8: Enforcement (4 pages)

Chapter 9: General Districts (218 pages)

                     Table 9.101 - Table of Uses (34 pages)

Chapter 10: Overlay Districts (123 pages)

Chapter 11: Conditional Districts (36 pages)

Chapter 12: Development Standards.. (153 pages)

Chapter 13: Sign Regulations (63 pages)

Chapter 14: Special Use Permits (2 pages)

Chapter 15: Index (24 pages)

Appendices (24 pages)

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For Information regarding the City of Charlotte Zoning Ordinance
Please contact Planning Staff:
Sandy Montgomery (704) 336-5722
Solomon Fortune (704) 336-8326
Claire Lyte-Graham (704) 336-3782
Tom Drake (704)-336-8312
Tammie Keplinger (704)-336-5967
Tim Manes (704)-336-8320

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department
600 East Fourth Street (8th Floor)
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Fax Number: (704)-336-5964