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Mecklenburg County (unincorporated), NC zoning: where a drive-thru restaurant is allowed
Is a drive-thru allowed in Mecklenburg County (unincorporated), 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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 (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| ML-1 | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC Same conditions. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | UDO Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| ML-1(ANDO) | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC Same conditions. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | UDO Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| ML-2(ANDO) | By right | Drive-Through Establishment PC Same conditions. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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 (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-A(ANDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-A(CCO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-A(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-A(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-B | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-B(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-C | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-C(ANDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-C(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-C(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-D | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-D(CCO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-D(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-D(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-E | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-E(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-E(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-F | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N1-F(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A (CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A(CD)ANDO | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-A(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B BVO | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B(ANDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B(CD0 | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-B(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C(CD) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C(CD)ANDO | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C(EX) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Table 15-1 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| N2-C(HDO) | Not allowed | Not allowed in neighborhood districts (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Sec. 15 Accessory Drive-Through cond. A.6 | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-3 | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-3(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-3(CD)(ANDO) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-4(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-4(CD)(ANDO) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-5 | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-5(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6MF(CD)(HDO) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6MFH(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-6PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-8(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-8MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-8MF(PED-O) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-9(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-9MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-9MF(CD)(HDO) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-9PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-12(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-12MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-12PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-15(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-15MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-15PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-17MF | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-17MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-17MF(CD)ANDO | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-20MF | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-20MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-22MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-43MF(CD) | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-I | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-MH | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-PUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | Former Zoning Ordinance | read.charlotteudo.org | 2026-11-14 |
| R-RPUD | Not allowed | Legacy residential district (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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. (Charlotte UDO via ETJ.) | 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)
Copied from Charlotte: unincorporated Mecklenburg has no county zoning; these sites fall in Charlotte ETJ zoning on the Charlotte layer. Sites in town ETJs (Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill...) will show outside layer. 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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