The Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Department staff will be holding several meetings to address the current regulations of Restaurants, Nightclubs, Bars & Lounges and to review the required distance separation from residential districts and residential uses. Currently there are no distance requirements from residential uses for restaurants, however there are some restaurants that may technically meet the current definition of a nightclub, bar or lounge. The City of Charlotte Zoning Ordinance defines a nightclub as any commercial establishment serving alcoholic beverages and providing entertainment for patrons including bars, lounges, and cabarets.
A vital part of determining whether a use is a restaurant or nightclub and whether distance separations are appropriate is through public input. The Planning Department is seeking volunteers to serve on a Citizens Advisory Group that will provide valuable information that we will use to assist in crafting a text amendment to clarify these uses. The Citizens Advisory Group will be comprised of residents, neighborhood leaders, business owners, attorneys and other interested parties.
May 9, 2013 - Citizen Advisory Group # 7
March 5, 2013 -
Citizen Advisory Group Meeting # 6
February 19, 2013 -
Citizen Advisory Group Meeting # 6
January 24, 2013 -
Citizen Advisory Group Meeting # 5
December 1, 2011 - Citizen Advisory Group Meeting # 4
October 20, 2011- Citizen Advisory Group Meeting # 3
September 22, 2011 - Citizen Advisory Group Meeting # 2
August 25, 2011