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Charlotte, NC zoning: where a drive-thru restaurant is allowed
Is a drive-thru allowed in Charlotte, NC?
A drive-thru restaurant is allowed by right (no conditional use permit, special exception or rezoning) in these zoning districts: CG, CG(ANDO), CG(HDO), ML-1, ML-1(ANDO), ML-2, ML-2(ANDO).
It is not allowed in 129 districts (mostly residential; see the table).
85 districts are not confirmed yet.
Drive-thru restaurant rule by zoning district
| District | Drive-thru restaurant | What the code says | Section | Source | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-1(CD) PED | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-1(CD) SPA | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-1(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-1(CD)(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-1SCD | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-2 (PED-O) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-2(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-2(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-2(CD)(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-2(PED-O) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-D(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| B-D(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| BP(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| BP(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| CAC-1 | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CAC-1 BVO | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CAC-1 EX(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CAC-1(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CAC-1(EX) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CAC-2 | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CAC-2(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CAC-2(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CC | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| CC SPA | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| CC(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| CC(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| CG | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC PC (prescribed conditions) Restaurant drive-through establishment: 8 stacking spaces/lane (accessory: 6), 9x18 ft, bail-out lane, lane/window at side or rear (screened if between street and facade). Accessory restaurant drive-thru needs 24+ seats. | UDO Table 15-1; Sec. 15.4-15.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CG(ANDO) | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC PC (prescribed conditions) Restaurant drive-through establishment: 8 stacking spaces/lane (accessory: 6), 9x18 ft, bail-out lane, lane/window at side or rear (screened if between street and facade). Accessory restaurant drive-thru needs 24+ seats. | UDO Table 15-1; Sec. 15.4-15.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CG(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| CG(CD)ANDO | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| CG(HDO) | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC PC (prescribed conditions) Restaurant drive-through establishment: 8 stacking spaces/lane (accessory: 6), 9x18 ft, bail-out lane, lane/window at side or rear (screened if between street and facade). Accessory restaurant drive-thru needs 24+ seats. | UDO Table 15-1; Sec. 15.4-15.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| CR(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| I-1(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| I-1(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| I-1(TS-O) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| I-2(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| I-2(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| I-2(CD)(TS) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| IC-1 | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| IC-1(ANDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| IC-2 | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| IC-2(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| IC-2(EX) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| IMU | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| IMU(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| IMU(CD)ANDO | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| INST(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| INST(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MHP | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| ML-1 | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC Same conditions. | UDO Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| ML-1(ANDO) | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC Same conditions. | UDO Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| ML-1(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| ML-1(CD)ANDO | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| ML-2 | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC Same conditions. | UDO Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| ML-2(ANDO) | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC Same conditions. | UDO Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| ML-2(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| ML-2(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| ML-2(CD)ANDO | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MUDD(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MUDD(CD)(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MUDD(O) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MUDD-O | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MUDD-O(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MUDD-O(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MUDD-O(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MUDD-O(SPA) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MX-1 | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MX-1(INNOV) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MX-2 | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MX-2 INNOV | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MX-2(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MX-2(INNOV) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MX-2(INNOV) SPA | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MX-3 | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| MX-3(INNOV) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| N1-A | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-A(ANDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-A(CCO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-A(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-A(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-B | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-B(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-C | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-C(ANDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-C(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-C(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-D | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-D(CCO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-D(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-D(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-E | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-E(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-E(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-F | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-F(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A (CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A(CD)ANDO | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B BVO | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B(ANDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B(CD0 | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C(CD)ANDO | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C(EX) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| NC | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| NC(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| NC(EX) HDO | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| NC(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| NS | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| NS(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| NS(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| NS(SPA) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| O-1(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| O-1(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| O-2(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| O-2(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| O-3(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| O-6(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| O-9(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| O-15(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| O-15(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| OFC | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| OFC(ANDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| OFC(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| OG | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| OG(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-3 | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-3(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-3(CD)(ANDO) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-4(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-4(CD)(ANDO) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-5 | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-5(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6MF(CD)(HDO) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6MFH(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-8(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-8MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-8MF(PED-O) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-9(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-9MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-9MF(CD)(HDO) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-9PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-12(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-12MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-12PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-15(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-15MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-15PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-17MF | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-17MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-17MF(CD)ANDO | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-20MF | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-20MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-22MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-43MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-I | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-MH | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-RPUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R/W | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| RAC | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| RAC(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| RAC(EX) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| RC | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| RC(CD)EX | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| RE-1(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| RE-3 | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| RE-3(O) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| RR-CD | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| TOC-NC | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| TOD-CC | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-M(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-M(CD)(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-M(O) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-MO | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-MO SPA | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-MO(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-NC | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-NC(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-NC(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-R(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-R(CD)(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-R(O) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-RO | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-RO(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-TR | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-TR(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-UC | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-UC(CD) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-UC(EX) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| TOD-UC(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| UC | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| UC(EX) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| UC(HDO) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| UE | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| UE(EX) | Not allowed | accessory drive-through will only be allowed if ... located and in operation on the site (as of June 1, 2023) Drive-through establishment not allowed; accessory drive-thru only where one already operated in 2023. | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| UMUD(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UMUD-O | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UMUD-O(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-1(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-1(CD)(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-2(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-2(CD)(ANDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-2(CD)(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-3(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-3(CD)(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-C(CD) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-C(CD)(HDO) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-C(PED-O) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 | |
| UR-C(SPA) | Not confirmed | Not read closely enough to state a rule. | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
"By right" means permitted with site plan and building permit review only. Overlay districts, planned developments (PD/PUD) and conditions attached to a past rezoning can change the answer for a single parcel.
Official zoning map layer
To find the district for a parcel, query the jurisdiction's own GIS zoning layer: https://meckgis.mecklenburgcountync.gov/server/rest/services/CityofCharlotteZoning/FeatureServer/0 (district field: zonedes)
Mecklenburg County GIS City of Charlotte zoning layer; field zonedes. Also gis.charlottenc.gov/arcgis/rest/services/PLN/Zoning/MapServer.
Sources
How to confirm before you buy
- Look up the parcel on the official zoning map to get its district and any overlay.
- Open the code section linked in the table and read the use table and the drive-thru standards.
- Call the planning office and ask whether a drive-thru restaurant needs anything beyond site plan review at that address.
Why this library exists
I'm Luke Smith. I find land for drive-thru brands like 7 Brew, Ellianos Coffee and Starbucks, sign the tenant, build the shop and sell it as a net lease property. Every deal starts with the same question: is the use allowed here without a rezoning? Getting that answer takes too long, so we read the codes (with AI research help), and I publish what we find with a link back to every source so you can check it yourself.
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