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ZA2026.02 — Historic trolley barn and museum, and portion of planned Belmont Rail Trail greenway in Belmont, NC

City-initiated rezoning of 2.6-acre parcel (Parcel #125868) from Business Campus Development (BC-D) to Downtown District (DD). The city recently acquired this formerly NCDOT-owned property and seeks to rezone it to reflect its new status and enable development of a historic trolley barn and museum plus greenway trail. Staff recommends approval.

Case numberZA2026.02
TypeRezoning
Location40 Glenway Street
CountyGaston County
Acreage2.6
Current zoningBC-D
Requested zoningDD
Proposed useHistoric trolley barn and museum, and portion of planned Belmont Rail Trail greenway
PetitionerCity of Belmont
OwnerCity of Belmont
Hearing2026-10-15
Hearing bodyPlanning & Zoning Board
Staff recommendationapprove
RecordFirst seen on an agenda; not a decision

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