Planning Commission

Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission

Overview

The Planning Commission was formed by an Interlocal Agreement as a planning advisory body to the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in 1954; the agreement was renewed in 1988. Its primary responsibility is to advise council on short and long-range land use and design plans and general planning matters, including land use, zoning, land development, transportation/transit, economic development and community facilities. The Planning Commission primarily conducts its business in two committees: The Planning Committee and the Zoning Committee.

The Planning Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month to discuss long range policy issues such as area plans and Mandatory Referrals. The Committee makes recommendations concerning land use, urban design, transportation and other policies relevant to the planning process and also reviews and recommends action on capital projects and on acquisition or sale of real property (Mandatory Referrals).

The Zoning Committee meets fifteen (15) days after the City Council Zoning Public Hearing to review and discuss rezoning petitions. The Committee makes recommendations on rezoning, zoning ordinances, and regulations to Charlotte City Council and hears and decides on subdivision variances and appeals. Zoning Committee members are required to attend City Council rezoning hearings held the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

To view the Planning Commission Rules of Procedure click on Rules of Procedure(PDF, 66KB)

Membership

The Planning Commission is composed of 14 members (2 appointed by the Mayor, 5 appointed by City Council, 7 appointed by County Commission – including 2 nominated by the Board of Education). City Council appointees must take an oath of office. All members are subject to City Council's Attendance and Anti-Harassment Policies, Code of Ethics, Gift Policy, and Disclosure Requirements.  Each member must file a Statement of Economic Interest by February 1st of each year.

The term of office is three (3) years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.  Membership on the two committees rotates to allow commissioners to serve on both during their tenure.

To view the Charlotte, NC Code of Ordinances click on "City Code".

Planning Commission Members

PLANNING COMMITTEE


Douglas Welton, Chairperson, Planning Commission

Chairperson, Planning Committee

douglas_welton@einsteinslegacy.com

 

Melissa Gaston, Planning Committee

melissalgaston1@gmail.com

 

Terry Lansdell, Planning Committee

lansdell.tl@gmail.com

 

Carolyn Millen, Planning Committee

CommishMill24@outlook.com

 

Will Russell, Planning Committee

russellclt704@gmail.com

 

Rebekah Whilden, Planning Committee

rebekah.whilden@gmail.com

 

VACANT -Member to be appointed

 

 ZONING COMMITTEE

 

Andrew Blumenthal, Vice-Chairperson, Planning Commission

Chairperson, Zoning Committee

ablumenthal711@gmail.com

 

Shana Neeley, Vice-Chairperson, Zoning Committee

shneeley@yahoo.com

 

Clayton Sealey, Zoning Committee

cltdevelopment1775@gmail.com

 

Fredrick Winiker, Zoning Committee

charmeckrick@gmail.com

 

Erin Shaw, Zoning Committee

erin@beacondevelopment.com

 

Theresa McDonald, Zoning Committee

mcdonaldt43@gmail.com

 

Robin Stuart, Zoning Committee

Robinstu@duck.com

 

Watch Live

As of April 2020, Planning Commission meetings are streamed live on the Charlotte Planning, Design & Development YouTube page.  You may call the Planning Department's office at 704.336.2205 to verify meeting times and locations.  ALL Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. 

Public Attendance

All official meetings of the Planning Commission and its committees are open to the public under the North Carolina open meeting laws. Copies of all minutes are part of the public record and are available at the Planning Department's office.

How to Apply

To view and apply for City of Charlotte boards and commissions, visit the City of Charlotte Board and Commissions webpage.

To view and apply for Mecklenburg County boards and commissions, visit the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners' Advisory Boards webpage.

 

Agendas/Minutes/Results

To view, the Zoning Committee Work Session agendas click on "Zoning Committee".

PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMITTEE

2024 Planning Commission Meetings

October 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) | Meeting Link

July 2024 Meeting Agenda | Meeting Link

June 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) | Meeting Link

May 2024 Special Meeting Agenda(PDF, 586KB) |Meeting Link

May 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link

April 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link

March 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link

February 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 200KB) |Meeting Link

January 2024 Meeting  Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link

2024 Planning Committee Meetings

October 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) | Meeting Link

September 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 8MB) | Meeting Link

July 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 8MB) | Meeting Link

June 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link

May 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) |Meeting Link

April 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 6MB) |Meeting Link

March 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 6MB) |Meeting Link

February 2024 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 586KB) |Meeting Link

January 2024 Meeting -CANCELLED

2023 Planning Commission Meetings

December 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |Meeting Link

November 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) |Meeting Link

October 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link

July 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link

June 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link

May 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 1MB) | Meeting Link

April 2023 Meeting  Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link

March 2023 Meeting  Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link 

February 2023 Meeting  Agenda(PDF, 2MB) | Meeting Link  

January 2023 Meeting  Agenda(PDF, 1MB) | Meeting Link

 

 

2023 Planning Committee Meetings

December 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 8MB) |Meeting Link

November 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 8MB) |Meeting Link

October 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 5MB) | Meeting Link

September 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) | Meeting Link

July 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 2MB) |Meeting Link

June 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 9MB) | Meeting Link

May 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 4MB) | Meeting Link

April 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 7MB) | Meeting Link

March 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 9MB)Meeting Link

February 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 1MB)Meeting Link

January 2023 Meeting Agenda(PDF, 385KB)Meeting Link

 

   

For more information regarding the Commission Members

Please contact:

Candice Rorie

candice.rorie@charlottenc.gov

 

Elle Knight

elle.knight@charlottenc.gov

 

Planning, Design & Development
600 E. Fourth St. (8th Floor)
Charlotte, NC 28202