Charlotte Airport Noise Disclosure Overlay (ANDO) Requirements
The City of Charlotte ANDO Airport Noise Disclosure Overlay District requires all residential and mixed-use developments located wholly or partially within its boundaries to include a specific "Noise Warning" notice on all plats and site plans. This mandatory disclosure informs potential property owners that the land is subject to overflights and noise levels from Charlotte Douglas International Airport that may be considered objectionable. Additionally, the City of Charlotte prohibits certain high-impact uses, such as industrial agricultural processes, from being established within the ANDO District.
Purpose of the ANDO District
The primary purpose of the City of Charlotte ANDO District is to provide a formal mechanism for disclosing to residential property owners that their property is situated within the environs of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The overlay ensures that residents are aware that the use and enjoyment of their property is subject to noise and flight patterns consistent with standard airport operations [Section 14.9.A].
Mandatory Disclosure Requirements
Any development classified as residential or mixed-use with a residential component must comply with the disclosure standards of the ANDO District. This requirement applies to any project that falls wholly or partially within the mapped boundaries of the overlay [Section 14.9.B.1].
Documentation and Notice Placement
The disclosure must be integrated into the legal and planning documents of the development. Specifically, the City of Charlotte requires:
- Plat and Site Plan Integration: All plats and site plans submitted for City review and approval must include the ANDO District Notice [Section 14.9.B.2].
- Inscription on Final Plats: For subdivisions, the notice must be inscribed directly on the final plat [Section 30.7.B.11].
Required Notice Text
The City of Charlotte mandates that the following exact wording be used for the disclosure:
Airport Noise Disclosure Overlay District Notice: "Noise Warning - This property, either partially or wholly, is zoned Airport Noise Disclosure Overlay District and lies within or near the noise exposure map areas of Charlotte Douglas International Airport and may be subject to noise that may be objectionable." [Section 14.9.B.3].
ANDO Technical Standards Table
| Standard Category | City of Charlotte ANDO Requirement |
|---|---|
| Applicable Place Types | Residential development and mixed-use with residential components [Section 14.9.B.1] |
| Required Disclaimer | Mandatory "Noise Warning" text [Section 14.9.B.3] |
| Document Requirements | Must appear on all site plans and be inscribed on final subdivision plats [Section 14.9.B.2, 30.7.B.11] |
| Prohibited Principal Uses | Agriculture – Industrial Processes [Section 15.4.E.3] |
Use Restrictions within the ANDO District
Beyond the disclosure requirements, the City of Charlotte UDO places specific limitations on land uses within the overlay to prevent conflicts between high-impact agricultural activities and airport operations.
Prohibited Uses
The following use is explicitly prohibited within the ANDO District:
- Agriculture – Industrial Processes: This includes concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO), slaughterhouses, and large-scale mills [Section 15.4.E.3].
Related Development Limitations
While not part of the ANDO District administrative requirements, the City of Charlotte further regulates development in proximity to the airport through noise contours. For example, the Compact Residential Development option is prohibited on any parcel included in the 65 DNL (Day-Night Average Sound Level) contour on the most recently published Airport Noise Exposure Map [Section 4.5.C.1.b].
Sections Cited
- Section 14.9: ANDO Airport Noise Disclosure Overlay District
- Section 14.9.A: Purpose
- Section 14.9.B: Required Disclosure Notice
- Section 15.4.E.3: Agriculture – Industrial Processes (Principal Uses: Prescribed Conditions)
- Section 30.7.B.11: Final Plat Requirements (Subdivision)
- Section 4.5.C.1.b: Compact Residential Development (Applicability)