Belmont, NC

2026_09_08 Regular City Council

2026_09_09 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

2026_09_16 Main Street Advisory Board

2026_09_16 Downtown Belmont Development Association

2026_09_21 City Council Workshop

2026_10_05 Regular City Council

2026_10_05 Special City Council Meeting

2026_10_14 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

2026_10_19 City Council Workshop

2026_10_21 Downtown Belmont Development Association

2026_10_21 Main Street Advisory Board

2026_11_02 Regular City Council

2026_11_16 City Council Workshop

2026_11_18 Downtown Belmont Development Association

2026_11_18 Main Street Advisory Board

2026_11_18 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

2026_12_07 Regular City Council

2026_12_09 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

2026_12_16 Main Street Advisory Board

2026_12_16 Downtown Belmont Development Association

2026_12_21 City Council Workshop

2026_08_19 Main Street Advisory Board

2026_08_19 Downtown Belmont Development Association

2026_08_17 City Council Workshop

Board of Adjustment

2026_08_12 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

2026_08_03 Regular City Council

2026_07_22 Downtown Belmont Development Association

2026_07_22 Main Street Advisory Board

2026_07_20 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council will consider approving a Request for Proposals for strategic real estate development advisory, market analysis, and concept planning services for an approximately 11‑acre property in downtown Belmont. The council will also review a FERC permit and lease agreement with Duke Energy. Additionally, the council will discuss an amendment to Chapter 75 regulating electric and motorized mobility devices.

• Approve Request for Proposals for strategic real estate development advisory, market analysis, and concept planning services for the ~11‑acre downtown Belmont property
• Review FERC Permit and Lease Agreement with Duke Energy
• Discuss amendment to Chapter 75 ordinance regulating electric and motorized mobility devices
• Staff reports no fiscal impact for the Stowe Property RFP at this time

2026_07_16 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board is scheduled to meet on July 16, 2026. This meeting is combined with a Special City Council meeting.

2026_07_16 Special City Council Meeting

The City Council, Planning and Zoning Board, and Freese & Nichols, Inc. will discuss potential revisions to the Land Development Code. The discussion will review what works well in the current code, identify shortcomings, and consider changes to support the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Input will focus on development types, tree preservation, downtown standards, housing needs, and the review process.

• Land Development Code update discussion with City Council, Planning Board, and Freese & Nichols
• Review of strengths and weaknesses of the current code
• Consideration of development types to encourage or discourage
• Evaluation of tree preservation, landscaping, and downtown standards
• Assessment of housing needs, commercial mixed‑use areas, and code flexibility

2026_07_15 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

Board of Adjustment

This Board of Adjustment meeting was cancelled because there were no items to discuss or decide. No public hearings, appeals, or other business were scheduled.

2026_07_06 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will vote on a Fire Apparatus Replacement Capital Project Ordinance and approve contracts to purchase new fire apparatus. It will also consider several ordinances that would close Main Street and other streets for the 2026 Gobble Wobble 5K, BooFest, Bavarian Holiday Fest, and Rescue Me 5K events. Additional items include a $2,500 facade enhancement grant for 25 N. Main Street and approval of Task Order No. 29 with Withers Ravenel for the Helene Drinking Water Project.

• Fire Apparatus Replacement Capital Project Ordinance
• Approval of contracts for purchase of fire apparatus
• Ordinances authorizing street closures for Gobble Wobble 5K, BooFest, Bavarian Holiday Fest, and Rescue Me 5K
• Facade Enhancement Grant of $2,500 for 25 N. Main Street
• Approval of Task Order No. 29 with Withers Ravenel for the Helene Drinking Water Project

2026_06_18 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026 was canceled because there was no business to consider. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No further action was taken by the board.

2026_06_17 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The association is meeting to review the June 2026 financial report and discuss the annual BTDA funding request. The board will also receive an update on Friday Night Live and hold a discussion regarding LitFest.

• Annual BTDA funding request
• Friday Night Live update
• LitFest discussion
• June 2026 Financial Report

2026_06_17 Main Street Advisory Board

2026_06_15 City Council Workshop

The City Council is discussing a request to serve as the lead applicant for a federal rail safety research grant in partnership with UNC Charlotte. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment and ordinance to fund a Public Works sign shop.

• Authorization to apply for a $5.2M FRA CRISI grant for rail safety research in the Belmont Trolley corridor
• Approval of a $65,000 Capital Project Ordinance for a Public Works sign shop
• Budget Amendment #21 to transfer $65,000 from Streets Capital Outlay to the sign shop project
• Discussion regarding Gateway Signs
• Discussion regarding Stowe Property and parking lot leases for Frady Field/Crescent Park and Ebb Gantt Park

2026_06_11 Board of Adjustment

The scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting for June 11, 2026 was cancelled because no business was submitted. No agenda items were considered or decided.

2026_06_10 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

2026_06_01 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council held a special meeting on June 1, 2026 at CityWorks Center, 1401 E. Catawba Street. The agenda contains a single closed‑session item to receive an update on a personnel matter in accordance with NCGS 143‑318.11(6). No other business or decisions were listed.

• Closed‑session agenda item: personnel matter update per NCGS 143‑318.11(6)

2026_06_01 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will consider the FY2026-2027 budget ordinance, which includes a proposed 8% increase for water and sewer fees. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a gas station zoning amendment and several consent agenda items.

• Consideration of FY2026-2027 Budget Ordinance
• Public Hearing for ZA2026.01 Gas Station Zoning Amendment
• Approval of Police Vehicle Surplus Request
• Consideration of Facade Enhancement Grant for 3 N. Main Street
• Consideration of Consultant for Waterfront Village Center Area Specific Masterplan

2026_05_21 Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful board will hear the Secretary’s report and the April 2026 financial report. Committee members will give status updates on clean‑up activities, the June 13 Shred It event, and the 2027 plant sale. The meeting also includes a City Works update, a City Council update, and a review of upcoming volunteer opportunities and Thursday meeting dates.

• Secretary’s Report (Fred)
• April 2026 Financial Report (Alys)
• Shred It Event scheduled for June 13, 8‑11:30 am
• Plant Sale 2027 planning – order of 65 plants
• Fall 2026 KBB Thursday meetings on 9/24 and 10/22

2026_05_21 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions took place.

2026_05_20 Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board will discuss the naming of the Mclean Property as Richard Turner Park. The board will also review a proposal for a donated memorial plaque and receive presentations on dog parks and a year-in-review report.

• Final advisory board approval for naming the Mclean Property as Richard Turner Park
• Proposal from Nick Byrne for the donation of a memorial plaque installation
• Dog Park presentation by Brian Fredrick
• Youth sports discussion
• Parks and Recreation Year in Review presentation

2026_05_20 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association approved the April 2026 meeting minutes. Members reviewed a proposed $1,000 spend for America 250 branding and a downtown raffle, but a quorum was not present so the vote was postponed. The board also requested the creation of an annual budget plan to be presented at the next meeting. A bylaws review was listed under other business.

• Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of a potential $1,000 allocation for America 250 promotional efforts
• Request to develop an annual budget plan for future review
• Bylaws review scheduled under other business
• Vote on the $1,000 allocation postponed due to lack of quorum

2026_05_20 Main Street Advisory Board

2026_05_18 City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a second reading to decide whether to maintain criminal penalties for specific violations of Chapter 72 regarding stopping, standing, and parking. The body will also discuss health insurance, a fitness grant, and waste contracts.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 72 to make violations of parking within lines, unlawful parking, and blocking driveways punishable as misdemeanors
• Proposed new sections § 72.36 (Obstructing Traffic) and § 72.37 (Leaving Vehicle Unattended) as misdemeanors
• Health Insurance for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• National Fitness Campaign Grant Opportunity
• Solid Waste and Recycling Contract Discussion

2026_05_14 Board of Adjustment

The Belmont Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request (VA2026.01) to reduce the side yard setbacks from 7 feet to 3 feet for a Type‑B detached single‑family home at 115 Lincoln St. The request seeks relief from Chapter 4.2 of the Land Development Code and includes a revised site plan and supplemental applicant documents. Staff have noted the parcel extends into the Lincoln Street right‑of‑way and will review driveway cuts for public safety. The board will vote on granting the variance after the public hearing.

• VA2026.01 – variance to reduce side setbacks from 7' to 3' at 115 Lincoln St.
• Review of side‑yard setback relief under Chapter 4.2 of the LDC
• Examination of site plan showing corner pins extending into municipal right‑of‑way
• Staff report and applicant’s supplemental response to the variance application
• Public hearing on the variance request

2026_05_13 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority adopted the March 19 minutes, reviewed its financial and marketing reports, and approved two grant motions: $1,000 for the GCAG Garibaldi Grant and $25,000 in‑kind advertising for the Chinese Lantern Festival. The board deferred a decision on the America 250 mural grant pending more information and noted upcoming items such as the 2026 audit contract and downtown flag banner updates.

• $1,000 grant approved for the GCAG Garibaldi Grant
• $25,000 in‑kind advertising allocated for the Chinese Lantern Festival grant
• America 250 mural grant discussion – board requested additional information
• 2026 TDA audit contract listed as a business item
• Downtown pole banners and welcome signs mentioned for future consideration