Charlotte, NC

Housing Council Committee

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

Safety Council Committee

Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

Zoning Committee Work Session

City Council Business Meeting

At its September 28, 2026 business meeting, Charlotte City Council will hold public hearings and vote on historic landmark designations for four properties, including the vacant Jefferson-First Union Tower at 301 South Tryon Street, which an owner plans to convert to housing, offices, and retail. The council will also consider closing a portion of Barlowe Road for a stream restoration project and two voluntary annexations, including a 12.1417-acre Habitat for Humanity site on Plaza Road for 37 single-family homes. Consent items 22 through 34 may be voted on together, and the agenda also includes proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and the 50th anniversary of historic districts. The agenda text provided ends mid-sentence in the Kings Grant annexation item, so details of that request are incomplete.

• Public hearing and vote on amending the 1976 Liddell-McNinch House landmark designation at 511 North Church Street to add the interior and land; deferrable taxes estimated at $5,104.43 city, $9,175.31 county, $238.37 special district
• Public hearing and vote to designate the vacant Jefferson-First Union Tower at 301 South Tryon Street as a historic landmark; owner Riverside Investment & Development plans 275 residential units, up to 200 hotel rooms, at least 250,000 sq ft of office, and 30,000-40,000 sq ft of retail
• Public hearing and vote to designate McClintock Presbyterian Church at 14008 Erwin Road, including its cemetery; property is tax-exempt
• Public hearing and vote to designate Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemeteries #1 and #2 at 335 West Craighead Road and 4130 North Tryon Street; properties are tax-exempt
• Public hearing and vote to close a portion of Barlowe Road in District 2, petitioned by Mecklenburg County for a Stuart Creek Tributary 2 stream restoration project

City Council Zoning Meeting

The City Council will hold a zoning meeting with consent and decision items, public hearings, and a policy action. The most consequential item is a vote on whether to reinstate support for NCDOT's Public-Private Partnership (P3) funding model for the I-77 South Express Lanes Project, as required by Session Law 2026-41. The council will also consider several rezoning petitions, including some with staff opposition or deferrals.

• Vote on reinstating support for I-77 South Express Lanes P3 funding model (Session Law 2026-41)
• Rezoning 2026-031 by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co: staff does not recommend approval
• Rezoning 2026-023 by Middleburg: staff does not recommend approval in current form
• Rezoning 2026-034 by Sam's Mart, LLC: staff does not recommend approval
• Deferral requests for petitions 2025-086, 2024-143, 2026-027, 2026-042 to October 19, 2026

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting with only a closed session and adjournment on the agenda. No public decisions or discussions are listed, so the agenda is purely procedural.

• Closed session scheduled

City Council Business Meeting

The Charlotte City Council will hold a business meeting with a 90-minute discussion on policy considerations and next steps for the I-77 South Express Lanes Project. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including the sale of city-owned land for affordable housing, a $110,000 grant for a traffic safety campaign, and an interlocal agreement with UNCC for campus police authority.

• Sale of 1.16 acres at 3924 and 3932 Freedom Drive to Prosperity Freedom Drive, LLC for $1 to build 12 affordable townhomes (3 units at 60% AMI, 9 at 80% AMI)
• Upset bid process for 0.084-acre city-owned property at 1726 Pegram Street with initial bid of $175,000
• Acceptance of $110,000 Governor's Highway Safety Program grant for a regional traffic safety education campaign
• Ratification of interlocal agreement with UNCC extending Campus Police law enforcement authority until July 1, 2031
• Donation of decommissioned self-contained breathing apparatus valued at $120,000 to Cullasaja Gorge Fire and Rescue and Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Safety Council Committee

The Safety Council Committee will discuss recommendations for addressing public safety issues related to high-powered e-bikes on sidewalks and roadways. The committee will also receive an informational update regarding the Alternatives to Violence Program.

• Discussion on e-bike safety recommendations
• Alternatives to Violence Program update

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive two informational updates. City Manager Marcus Jones will provide an overview of commingled property under the Primary Interlocal Agreement with the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) dated June 22, 2026. Staff will also provide updates on data centers research. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Overview of commingled property under MPTA-City of Charlotte Interlocal Agreement (June 22, 2026)
• Update on data centers research

Housing Council Committee

The Committee will finalize recommendations for the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to align investments with the city's Mobility Plan. Additionally, members will review potential Minimum Housing Code changes regarding air conditioning requirements for residential properties.

• Finalize Affordable Housing Funding Policy recommendations
• Review air conditioning requirements for Minimum Housing Code
• Evaluate landlord survey results regarding cooling ordinances

Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee

The Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee will hear presentations on the Brookhill Village project, economic mobility strategies, a Charlotte Knights funding request, and upcoming economic development events. All items are for information only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Brookhill Village project update and proposed infrastructure reimbursement request
• Update on July 28, 2026 referral on small business programming for economic mobility
• Charlotte Knights funding request update
• September economic development events highlighted

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will discuss and vote on proposed rules of decorum for council interactions, and will discuss changes to public hearing procedures and the use of Municipal Service District funds. These are policy referrals from the Mayor, with recommendations to be made to the full Council.

• Vote on rules of decorum for council member interactions and public conduct
• Discussion on conducting public hearings and adopting ordinances at the same meeting
• Review of Municipal Service District funds use and partnerships
• Review of legal framework for public hearings and comment periods
• Review of hospitality and MSD fund uses

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will hold informational sessions on two policy referrals. Staff will present modifications to define how cumulative development impacts are analyzed for rezoning decisions. Additionally, staff will introduce guidelines for applying Transit Oriented Communities principles to future station planning and corridor investments.

• Informational review of policy referral modifications for Development and Transportation Infrastructure
• Informational review of Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) policy referral for Transit Station Area Planning

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Zoning Committee will hold a work session to discuss various rezoning requests across several council districts. The session includes reviewing staff recommendations for land use changes and addressing two requests for deferral to October 6, 2026.

• Rezoning petition 2025-011 for 4.51 acres near Garrison Road (Staff recommends approval upon resolution of land use issue)
• Rezoning petition 2025-123 for 61.26 acres east of Kelly Road (Staff recommends approval)
• Rezoning petition 2026-028 for 21.25 acres near Hawthorne Lane (Staff recommends approval upon resolution of transportation and design issues)
• Rezoning petition 2026-031 for 0.48 acres near Providence Road (Staff does not recommend approval)
• Deferral requests for petitions 2025-036 (Bryant Street) and 2026-025 (DeArmon Road)

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee will discuss two policy referrals from the Mayor: whether to change how public hearings and related ordinances are conducted at the same council meeting, and what guiding principles could strengthen Council rules of decorum. The committee will also receive an informational update on federal and state legislative activities. No final decisions are expected; the committee will provide discussion and feedback.

• Review of legal framework for mandatory and optional public hearings and public comment periods
• Review of current practices of City Council and peer cities regarding public hearings
• Discussion of key guiding principles for Council interactions with each other, staff, and the public
• Update on current federal and state legislative activities
• Discussion of 2027 proposed legislative agendas scheduled for October 2026 meeting

City Council Business Meeting

The Charlotte City Council will hold public hearings and vote on closing portions of Pete Brown Road and Weona Avenue, amend the parking-on-sidewalk ordinance, and approve a youth diversion program agreement with Mecklenburg County. The consent agenda includes contracts for alarm services, a federal justice grant, and engineering services.

• Public hearing and decision to close a portion of Pete Brown Road (petitioner: Toll Southeast LP Company Inc.)
• Public hearing and decision to close a portion of Weona Avenue (petitioner: Crosland Greens, LLC)
• Ordinance amendment to remove driveway exception, prohibiting all sidewalk parking
• Resolution to accept $238,957 from Mecklenburg County for Youth Diversion Program
• Contract extension with Superion, LLC for alarm services, estimated $575,000 annually

City Council Zoning Meeting

The Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting will consider multiple rezoning petitions. Six items are on the consent agenda, which may be approved in one motion unless pulled by a council member. The council will also hold public hearings on 16 other rezoning requests, including several where staff does not recommend approval. Three petitions are requesting deferrals to September 21, 2026.

• Consent: 2025-130 by Maruti Hotels, Inc. – 3.97 acres on Business Center Drive, from ML-1 ANDO to CG(CD) ANDO
• Consent: 2026-019 by ACRO Development Services – 22.89 acres near Morehead Road, from N1-A to ML-2(CD)
• Decision: 2026-001 by MPV Properties & Mission Properties – 8.56 acres near Mount Holly Road, from ML-1 to N2-B(CD); staff does not recommend approval
• Hearing: 2026-027 by C4 Investments (Crosland Southeast) – 39.41 acres near Josh Birmingham Parkway, from RAC ANDO to CG(CD) ANDO and CAC(CD) ANDO; staff does not recommend approval
• Hearing: 2025-123 by Sanders Partnership, LLC – 61.26 acres near Kelly Road, from N1-A to N1-D(CD); staff recommends approval pending resolution of transportation and environmental issues

Housing Council Committee

The Housing Council Committee is discussing final recommendations to enhance the Affordable Housing Funding Policy, focusing on integrating affordable housing investments with Mobility Plan goals to mitigate displacement. The committee will provide guidance to staff, with possible action.

• Discussion of Affordable Housing Funding Policy enhancements
• Alignment with Mobility Plan goals to mitigate displacement pressures
• Committee guidance on final policy recommendations

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on bond orders for a $425 million General Obligation Bond Referendum set for November 3, 2026, including $280 million for transportation, $125 million for housing, and $20 million for neighborhood improvements. The council will also consider revisions to the Youth Protection Ordinance and Parking on Sidewalk Ordinance, a $3.745 million land purchase for a new CMPD Northeast Division station, and up to $110 million in storm water construction period financing. Additionally, the council will receive public comment on amendments to the Charlotte Streets Map and Streets Manual, including reclassification of Woody Point Road.

• Public hearing and adoption of bond orders for $280M Transportation, $125M Housing, and $20M Neighborhood Improvement bonds for November 2026 referendum
• Proposed revisions to Youth Protection Ordinance recommended by Safety Committee
• Land purchase of 5.566 acres at W.T. Harris Boulevard and Old Statesville Road for $3,745,000 for new CMPD Northeast Division station
• Authorization of up to $110 million in storm water construction period financing for flood control projects
• Public comment on amendments to Charlotte Streets Map (reclassifying Woody Point Road) and Streets Manual

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Charlotte Zoning Committee is holding a work session to discuss 13 rezoning petitions. The petitions cover various locations across Charlotte, with proposed changes to zoning designations and uses. Staff recommendations are provided for each petition. The committee will review and discuss these petitions, but no final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Rezoning of 11328151 parcel on Sadler Road for reduced parking requirements
• Rezoning of 1.55 acres on Bryant Street from NC to CG(CD)
• Rezoning of 3.80 acres on DeArmon Road from INST(CD) to N1-E
• Rezoning of 2.52 acres on North Wendover Road from N1-A to N2-A(CD)
• Rezoning of 3.97 acres on Business Center Drive from ML-1 ANDO to CG(CD) ANDO

Housing Council Committee

The Housing Council Committee will discuss potential changes to the Minimum Housing Code regarding air conditioning requirements. Members will also review recommended updates to the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to better align with the city's Mobility Plan and mitigate displacement.

• Discussion on Minimum Housing Code ordinance changes to require air conditioning
• Review of recommended updates to the Affordable Housing Funding Policy

Safety Council Committee

The Safety Council Committee will discuss recommendations to mitigate noise disturbances from motor vehicles and public safety issues regarding e-bikes. The committee will also receive a briefing on a Department of Justice funding opportunity for crime reduction.

• Recommendations to mitigate excessive noise from motor vehicles
• Public safety issues and legal landscape regarding e-bikes
• Briefing on the Department of Justice Model Cities Initiative $300 million funding opportunity

Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Council Committee

The committee will discuss and vote on changes to Chapter 14 of the city ordinance to resolve conflicting language regarding sidewalk parking. Members will also receive information on the scoring process for discretionary financial partners and discuss a future workplan.

• Vote on city ordinance changes to clarify sidewalk parking restrictions in Chapter 14
• Review of application and scoring process for financial partners following $6 million in funding requests
• Discussion of the committee workplan for the coming year

Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee

The Transportation, Planning, and Development Council Committee will receive informational updates from staff. Discussions include data center research, state policy actions regarding I-77 South, and a UNC Charlotte transportation modeling study.

• Update on data center research and next steps
• Update on state policy actions related to I-77 South Express Lanes
• Overview of UNC Charlotte’s assessment of regional transportation modeling and governance

Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee

The Economic Development and Workforce Council Committee will meet to vote on hospitality funds. Staff will also provide updates on contracting, procurement, and upcoming August economic development events.

• Vote on hospitality funding
• Informational update on CBI regarding contracting and procurement
• Presentation on August economic development events

Safety Council Committee

The Safety Council Committee will receive recommendations to modify the Youth Protection ordinance. Staff from the City Attorney's Office and CMPD will present the proposals.

• Youth Protection Ordinance discussion and potential action
• Staff: Jessica Battle (City Attorney's Office)
• Staff: Chief Estella Patterson (CMPD)
• Staff: Deputy Chief Bryley (CMPD)

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will vote to appoint a new mayor following Mayor Vi Lyles' resignation. They will also hold public hearings on historic landmark designations for Dilworth Methodist Church South and the Foard House, and on the voluntary annexation of Northway Woods Phase 1 for 73 single-family homes. Additionally, they will consider a pilot red-light camera program to reduce collisions.

• Appoint mayor from top five candidates after Lyles' resignation
• Public hearing and vote on historic landmark designation for Dilworth Methodist Church South (1829 Cleveland Ave) – deferrable taxes ~$4,311 city + $7,749 county
• Public hearing and vote on historic landmark designation for Foard House (7410 Shady Lane) – deferrable taxes ~$573 city + $1,031 county
• Public hearing and vote on voluntary annexation of 29-acre Northway Woods Phase 1 (Frank Grier Rd) for 73 single-family homes
• Adopt resolution for one-year pilot red-light camera program and amend ordinance for $50 civil penalty (state allows up to $75)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct formal interviews with candidates running for Mayor. The session may include a closed session as necessary.

• Mayoral candidate interviews

City Council Special Meeting

The Charlotte City Council is holding a special meeting to host a forum for candidates vying for interim mayor. The council will hear introductions and candidate presentations before adjourning.

• Candidate forum for interim mayor position

City Council Zoning Meeting

The Charlotte City Council Zoning Committee will vote on eight consent rezoning petitions with staff approval, hear nine public hearings including several with staff opposition, and decide on two deferrals and one contested petition recommended for denial. All items involve changes to zoning designations across multiple council districts.

• Consent: Rezoning 6.16 acres near Rocky River Road from N1-A to N2-A(CD) (Queen City Land, LLC)
• Decision: Rezoning 7.89 acres near Valeview Lane from N1-B to N1-E(CD) (Zoning Committee recommended denial)
• Hearing: 12.67 acres near Mount Holly Road from ML-1 to N2-B(CD) (staff recommends against)
• Hearing: Deferral requested for 39.41 acres near Josh Birmingham Parkway (data center moratorium)
• Hearing: 3.97 acres on Business Center Drive from ML-1 to CG(CD) (staff recommends approval pending issues)

City Council Business Meeting

The Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, which includes a property tax increase for public safety. They will also discuss red light camera pilots and transit agreements, while considering major investment grants for Averitt Express and The Capital Group.

• Averitt Express, Inc. Business Investment Grant up to $2,898,710
• The Capital Group Companies, Inc. Business Investment Grant up to $1,038,565
• FY 2027 Operating Budget and Tax Levy Ordinance
• Red light camera pilot program overview
• Metropolitan Public Transit Authority interlocal agreement update

Zoning Committee Work Session

The Charlotte Zoning Committee will hold a work session to discuss 14 rezoning petitions and 2 innovative requests. Most items have staff recommendations of approval, but one petition (2025-133) is recommended for denial. The committee may vote on these items.

• Innovative request to reduce rear yard from 25 to 22 feet at 3605 Selwyn Farms Lane
• Innovative request to reduce front setbacks along Dutch Creek Dr and Creek Rock Dr in Farmington development
• Rezoning 2025-133 for 7.89 acres near Valeview Lane – staff recommends denial
• Rezoning 2026-022 by Orange Barrel Media for Charlotte Hornets on 7.96 acres near East Trade Street
• Rezoning 2026-010 for 4 acres near Twin Lakes Parkway from office to manufacturing/logistics

Housing Council Committee

The committee will review and discuss enhancements to the Affordable Housing Funding Policy to integrate with the Mobility Plan and mitigate displacement pressures. They will also evaluate the Public Development Model as an innovative approach to affordable housing and consider next steps.

• Review of Affordable Housing Funding Policy enhancements tied to Mobility Plan anti-displacement goals
• Discussion of Public Development Model for scalable affordable housing and private market incentives