Category Archives: Rezoning

Community Area Planning

Community Area Plans provide community-level guidance for the built environment including land use, design, transportation, and open space within the city’s 14 sub-geographies. These plans complement the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan and are an important part of the city’s … Continue reading

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State to Fund Union County Water and Sewer Needs

The recently passed North Carolina State Budget contains millions of dollars for Union County to make sorely needed improvements to its water and sewer systems.  The final version contains the following funding allocations:  These funds are significant and should assist in … Continue reading

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November Ballot Votes Ahead, CLT Plan Establishes Two Groups

Bonds on November Ballot For Charlotte, Gastonia On Nov. 8, Gastonia residents will vote on a $75 million Transportation General Obligation Bond Referendum. The City Council approved the bond referendum at its Aug. 2 meeting.   Proposed projects include: Street and … Continue reading

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Charlotte’s UDO Passes; Income Policy With Enforcement Provisions Changed

The early development of the document began several years ago and culminated in the passage of the new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) by the Charlotte City Council on a 6-4 vote.  The only real drama during last night’s discussion involved … Continue reading

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Mecklenburg County Revaluation Underway

By REBIC.com Under current law, North Carolina Counties must conduct a property revaluation at least once every eight years. Ken Joyner was named the Mecklenburg County Assessor several years ago following a botched 2011 process that caused numerous problems and … Continue reading

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Combined Open Space, Green Area Questioned in Latest UDO

By Rob Nenfelt, REBIC.com According to some reports, Charlotte councilwoman Dimple Ajmera is questioning a fundamental language change included in the latest draft of the proposed unified development ordinance. Her opposition could upset a very delicate balance that took months … Continue reading

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Charlotte UDO Public Hearing Held Monday

On Monday, Charlotte’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) public hearing took place in the City Council Chambers.  Many in the audience turned out for the Public Forum portion of the plan, but several neighborhood activists were also on hand. That … Continue reading

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REBIC: Final UDO Economic Analysis Is Out

The Charlotte City Council held a special meeting on Monday to receive a presentation on the economic analysis conducted on the latest (and likely close to final) version of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).  Two final reports were submitted for … Continue reading

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Two For Tuesday: REBIC Gets The New UDO Draft

REBIC executive director Rob Nanfelt and his staff recently got a hold of the second draft of Charlotte’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Nanfelt said the draft came out as a redline draft of 685 pages this past Friday. The … Continue reading

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Two for Tuesday – Transportation Review Thursday/UDO Analysis

Strategic Mobility Plan Out Thursday Thursday will mark the release of the Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP) draft. The public can access the May 19 meeting at this link. The SMP’s goal is to shape the mobility future for the City of … Continue reading

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