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Z-37-98 — Motorsports, Garages, and Hospitality District uses permitted in Subdistrict A of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Public Interest District
This amendment incorporates a 2.130-acre subject property into the Charlotte Motor Speedway Public Interest District as part of Subdistrict A (Motorsports, Garages, and Hospitality District). Uses on the property shall be limited to those permitted within Subdistrict A of the approved PID, with development criteria conforming to established Speedway PID standards approved in 1999 and amended in 2021.
RZC-2026 — Speedway road course and associated motorsports facilities
Charlotte Motor Speedway, LLC seeks to rezone approximately 2.130 acres from C-2 (General Commercial) to PID (Public Interest District) to incorporate the subject parcel into the existing Charlotte Motor Speedway PID for development as a road course and motorsports facilities. The property is adjacent to existing PID-zoned speedway property and consistent with the 2030 Land Use Plan's Amusements/Motor Sports designation.
RZZ-2026-00009 — Greenway connection from J.E. "Jim" Ramseur Park to nearby neighborhood; recreational use
The City of Concord seeks to rezone approximately 32.9 acres from Cabarrus County LDR to City O-I (Office-Institutional) zoning to establish a greenway connection from J.E. "Jim" Ramseur Park to nearby residential neighborhoods. The property, recently annexed in September 2026, is predominantly located in the floodway and is consistent with the adjacent park's zoning and the 2030 Land Use Plan's Suburban Neighborhood designation.
TA-05-26 — text_amendment
TA-05-26 seeks amendments to the Technical Standards Manual and Code of Ordinances. The Planning & Zoning Commission will receive a staff presentation on transportation-related standards and provide guidance by vote.
Z-08-26 — rezoning
The City of Concord Parks & Recreation Department seeks to rezone approximately 32.927 acres at 9511 Benjamin Walker Ln from Cabarrus County Low Density Residential to City of Concord Office-Institutional. The rezoning will convert county-zoned land into city jurisdiction under an institutional zoning classification.
PSA-2024 — Convenience store and carwash
Rezoning request to change 4.879-acre parcel from C-1 CD to Conditional C-2 to accommodate a convenience store and carwash facility. The applicant is offering conditions including 80% maximum impervious surface, metal limited to 20% per wall, equipment screening, and required pedestrian improvements along Weddington Road and George W Liles Parkway frontage.
CN-RZC-2025-00011 — 5,600 sq. ft. convenience store and car wash
TWP Acquisitions seeks to rezone 4.879 acres from C-1-CD to C-2-CD to construct a convenience store and car wash at the intersection of George W. Liles Pkwy. NW and Weddington Rd. NW. The rezoning is not consistent with the 2030 Land Use Plan's "Urban Neighborhood" designation and would require a concurrent Land Use Plan amendment, though it would align with adjacent commercial zoning to the north and west.
TA-04-26 — text_amendment
Text amendment to Article 9.5 of the Concord Development Ordinance addressing the Neighborhood Infill Residential District (NDR) to address various issues. This ordinance text change affects the regulatory framework governing NDR zoning citywide rather than a specific property.
Z-05-26 — rezoning
Jeff Isenhour, Grace Global Methodist Church and Fresh Green Water, LLC seek to rezone approximately 8.4 acres at 371 Old Salisbury-Concord Road and 43 Burrage Road NE from RM-1 and C-1 to O-I (Office-Institutional). The application will be heard as a legislative zoning map amendment on the Planning & Zoning agenda.
RZZ-2026 — Religious institution/place of worship accommodating 300 people
Request to rezone five parcels (8.35 acres) from C-1 and RM-1 zoning to O-I (Office-Institutional) to facilitate development of a 300-person capacity religious institution/place of worship. The proposed O-I zoning is consistent with the 2030 Land Use Plan's Village Center designation and staff finds it reasonable as a transitional buffer between adjacent C-2 commercial zoning to the south and RM-1 residential zoning to the north.
DRV-102 — Accounting firm office space
Rezoning petition to change 0.51-acre property from RM-1 Residential Medium Density to C-1-CD Light Commercial Conditional District to accommodate an accounting firm office. The rezoning plan includes development standards requiring compliance with city landscaping and architectural standards, with existing concrete improvements (driveway, parking area, sidewalk, and ramp) installed prior to plan approval.
RZC-2024 — Office use
Applicant requests rezoning of 285 Palaside Drive from RM-1 (Residential Medium Density) to C-1-CD (Light Commercial and Office Conditional District) to permit the existing office use on the property, which is currently unpermitted. The rezoning aligns with the 2030 Land Use Plan's Mixed-Use Activity Center designation and requires property improvements including parking, landscaping modifications, and interior upgrades to meet North Carolina Build Code standards for office occupancy.
RZC-2025-00010 — Professional CPA office service
Rezoning request from RM-1 (Residential Medium Density) to C-1-CD (Light Commercial and Office Conditional District) for a 0.51-acre property to convert an existing single-family residence to a professional CPA office service. The property is located at the southwestern corner of Burrage Rd. NE and Palaside Dr. NE, with surrounding properties currently zoned for residential use.
TA-03-26 — text_amendment
Text amendment to multiple articles of the Concord Development Ordinance to address clerical errors, provide clarity, increase user efficiency, and comply with North Carolina General Statutes. This is a citywide code update with no specific property impact.
TA-01-26 — text_amendment
Text amendment to Article 13 (Nonconformities and Vested Rights) and Article 14 (Definitions) of the zoning ordinance to reflect updates related to the Planning and Zoning Commission's expanded capacity as Board of Adjustment, specifically regarding changes and/or expansion to nonconforming uses, and to align roof line and roof sign definitions. The amendments are in approval form and may be forwarded to City Council for public hearing.
RZC-2025 — 10-unit cottage development
Rezoning of 0.845-acre property at 77 Corban Ave. SW from RC to NRD to enable a 10-unit cottage development (11.8 units/acre) with eight 2-story and two 1-story cottages, private drive, walking trail, and amenities. The rezoning requires a concurrent Land Use Plan amendment from Mixed-Use Activity Center to Urban Neighborhood designation.
Z-04-26 — rezoning
Joint Zoning Map Amendment application to rezone approximately 0.468 acres at 600 Hyde Park Dr. and Lot 215 of Rockwood Subdivision from C-2 (General Commercial) to RC (Residential Compact). This rezoning would change the property from commercial to residential use.
CN-SUP-2025-00009 — Truck terminal (existing use)
A Special Use Permit request for an existing trucking terminal to bring the site into compliance with current Concord Development Ordinance standards. The 11.67-acre facility, which has operated as a legal nonconforming use for 30 years, will require site improvements including landscaping, sidewalks, and screening of loading areas to meet current standards.
SUP-01-26 — Truck terminal brought into CDO compliance
Landon Wyatt seeks a Special Use Permit for approximately 11.67 acres at 655 Goodman Rd. to bring a legally nonconforming truck terminal into compliance with the Concord Development Ordinance. The permit application will be heard as a quasi-judicial hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 19, 2026.
Z-03-26 — rezoning
Rezoning application to convert approximately 20.24 acres at 7001 Bruton Smith Blvd from Public Interest District (PID) to General Commercial (C-2) zoning. This general commercial rezoning could enable commercial development on the property currently designated for public interest uses.
SUP-04-16 — Stockpiling and storage of overburden material for quarry operation
Special Use Permit application to expand the overburden storage area for the Cabarrus Quarry operation on Goodman Road in the I-2 (General Industrial) zoning district. The site will be limited to stockpiling and storage of overburden material, with no extraction operations permitted, and will include stream buffers and natural area preservation.
CN-SUP-2026-00003 — Extension of existing overburden storage yard for Vulcan Materials Company's quarry operation
Vulcan Materials Company requests a Special Use Permit to extend an existing overburden storage yard across approximately 142.4 acres of I-2-zoned property adjacent to the operating Cabarrus Quarry. The project will store natural earthen material from mining operations over a 10–15-year period with no new structures, public access, or permanent lighting, utilizing existing access points and reducing truck trips on public roads.
SUP-02-26 — overburden storage yard to serve the Vulcan quarry
Vulcan Materials Company seeks a Special Use Permit for approximately 142.20 acres at Trail Rd. and Cessna Rd. to develop an overburden storage yard to support quarry operations. The quasi-judicial hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission will determine whether this industrial use is compatible with the property's zoning and surrounding area.
Text Amendment - Electronic Changeable Copy Signs — text_amendment
Amendment to zoning ordinance Table 8.1.8 to permit electronic changeable copy signs for civic uses (schools, religious institutions) in residential and other zoning districts except CC, with nighttime illumination restrictions (8 PM to 6 AM) within 100 feet of residential uses.
30-5459 — Culinary incubator and food hub with educational kitchen, retail section, shipping container village for individual units, parking, and associated facilities
Rezoning of approximately 0.820 acres from RC/B-1 to C-2-CD to develop a culinary incubator and food hub featuring educational kitchens, retail space, and shipping container units for entrepreneurs. A Land Use Plan amendment to "Commercial" will be required as C-2 does not correspond to the current "Urban Neighborhood" designation, though the development aligns with surrounding commercial uses and city economic development goals.
CN-RZC-2023-00018 — rezoning
Zoning map amendment to rezone four parcels on McGill Avenue and Allison Street from Residential Compact and Neighborhood Commercial/Office districts to General Commercial Conditional District. This rezoning will permit the properties to be developed for general commercial uses.
TA-02-26 — text_amendment
Text amendment to Articles 5, 7, and 10 of the Concord Development Ordinance to update terms and clarify language for transportation-related changes requested by the transportation department.
02-035 — Manufacturing and Office
Site plan for a 415.6-acre Eli Lilly manufacturing and office facility in Concord with 1,135,864 square feet of building area, proposing conversion from agricultural use to I-2 zoning with manufacturing and office operations. The project includes extensive parking (717 spaces), greenway easement requirements, and complies with parking and accessibility standards, including a comprehensive sign package for the campus.
CN-SUP-2025-00007 — Comprehensive Sign Package for Eli Lilly Campus
Eli Lilly seeks approval of a Comprehensive Sign Package/Special Use Permit for its 414.62-acre Concord campus, including ground-mounted monument signage at primary entrances and directional signage throughout the interior. The proposal requests deviations from Article 12 sign standards to accommodate the scale, functionality, and corporate branding needs of a major research and manufacturing facility.
S-85-51-02 — rezoning
Rezoning of approximately 129 acres from I-1 (Light Industrial) and Unzoned to I-2 (General Industrial) for properties owned by Redi-Mix, LLC and represented by Vulcan Materials Company. The property currently has no physical address and is identified by four Cabarrus County parcel identification numbers; additional details regarding staff recommendation and proposed use are not provided in this agenda excerpt.
CN-RZZ-2025-00015 — Quarry expansion and extension of overburden storage area
Vulcan Materials Company requests rezoning of approximately 142.40 acres from Cabarrus County CR (Countryside Residential) and City of Concord I-1 (Light Industrial) to I-2 (General Industrial) to expand an existing quarry operation and extend its overburden storage area. The rezoning is inconsistent with the 2030 Land Use Plan's "Suburban Neighborhood" designation and will require a concurrent Land Use Plan amendment to "Industrial Employment" if approved.
SUP-02-25 — other
Special Use Permit request for a comprehensive sign package at the Eli Lilly Concord campus including building-mounted channel letters, wayfinding and directional signage, and parking/dock identification signs. The property is zoned I-2 (General Industrial) and the signage package is designed to provide visibility and wayfinding across the 414.6-acre industrial facility.
Z-22-25 — rezoning
Vulcan Materials Company seeks to rezone approximately 142.40 acres from Countryside Residential and Light Industrial to General Industrial at three properties on Trail Road and Cessna Road. This rezoning would facilitate a general industrial use on land currently in mixed CR and I-1 zones.
TA-04-25 — text_amendment
Text amendment to the Concord Historic Handbook updating Chapter 6 (Standards for Exterior Changes to Buildings, specifically section 6.2 on Fenestrations) and the Approval Needs List to clarify criteria for determining "unrepairable" windows and allow aluminum-clad wood and hybrid/composite replacement windows as alternatives to wood windows on a case-by-case basis within historic districts.
Z-02-03 — Hospital inpatient care and support functions (3-story vertical expansion to main Atrium hospital building)
Amendment to the existing PID (Public Interest Development) zoning for Atrium Health to increase the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet to accommodate a proposed 3-story vertical addition to the main hospital building. The 83,720 sq. ft. addition will be constructed over the existing bed tower with no new vehicular access, and all other PID provisions remain unchanged.
RZC-2025-00012 — rezoning
Zoning map amendment for the Atrium hospital campus at 920 Church St. N, maintaining its PID (Public Interest Development) designation across approximately 60.7 acres. The property is surrounded by commercial and healthcare uses zoned C-1 and C-2, with some residential compact developments to the east.
TA-05-25 — text_amendment
Amendments to the Approval Needs List and Chapter 6 of the City of Concord Historic Handbook to allow alternative materials for replacement of original wood windows. This text amendment will change the standards developers must follow when proposing window replacements on historic properties in Concord.
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