OFC: Office Flex Campus Zoning District Setback Guide
In the City of Charlotte's OFC: Office Flex Campus Zoning District, building setbacks are primarily determined by the specific type of adjacent street frontage, with requirements ranging from 16 to 40 feet measured from the future back of curb. In addition to these frontage-based requirements, the OFC: Office Flex Campus Zoning District maintains a standard minimum side setback of 10 feet and a minimum rear setback of 20 feet. These regulations are designed to support large-scale office and research campuses while fostering walkability and effective integration with the City of Charlotte's transportation network [Section 7.1.C, Table 7-2].
OFC District Frontage Setback Requirements
The City of Charlotte utilizes a frontage-based system to determine the required distance between a structure and the street. In the OFC: Office Flex Campus Zoning District, these distances are measured from the "future back of curb" as defined by the Charlotte Streets Map.
| Frontage Type | OFC District Minimum Frontage Setback (Feet) |
|---|---|
| 6 or More Lane Avenue/Boulevard | 40' |
| 4-5 Lane Avenue/Boulevard | 36' |
| 2-3 Lane Avenue | 36' |
| Other - Primary | 36' |
| Secondary | 36' |
| Linear Park | 36' |
| Uptown Signature | 24' |
| Main Street | 24' |
| Transit Station, Off-Street Public Path, or Public Park | 20' |
| Uptown Primary | 20' |
| Parkway (Measured from Right-of-Way) | 20' |
| Limited Access (Measured from Right-of-Way) | 20' |
| Uptown Secondary | 16' |
Note on Setback Reductions: In the City of Charlotte's OFC: Office Flex Campus Zoning District, if a development does not locate parking or vehicle maneuvering areas between the building and the frontage, the frontage setback line may be reduced to match the standards of the CAC-1 Zoning District [Table 7-2, Note 6].
Side and Rear Setbacks
The OFC: Office Flex Campus Zoning District establishes uniform side and rear setbacks regardless of the classification of the abutting land. Unlike some residential districts in the City of Charlotte, the OFC District requirements do not change based on proximity to a Neighborhood 1 Place Type [Table 7-2].
| Setback Type | OFC District Minimum Requirement (Feet) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Side Setback | 10' |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 20' |
Siting and Measurement Rules
The City of Charlotte mandates several specific measurement rules for the OFC: Office Flex Campus Zoning District to ensure accurate implementation:
- Measurement Point: Frontage setbacks are measured from the future back of curb. If no curb exists, the City of Charlotte uses the curb location for the "Office/Commercial Narrow Local Street Cross Section" in the Charlotte Land Development Standards Manual (CLDSM) or the existing back of curb, whichever is farthest from the centerline [Table 7-2, Note 1].
- Building Entries: No building entry in the OFC: Office Flex Campus Zoning District may be located closer than six feet to an existing or proposed off-street public path or shared-use path [Table 7-2, Note 2].
- Public Open Spaces: For setbacks involving transit stations, public paths, or public parks, the distance is measured from the property line or right-of-way line [Table 7-2, Note 3].
- Underground Structures: All uses in the City of Charlotte are permitted to have underground parking structures, which may encroach into a setback but must remain at least five feet from the right-of-way line [Section 19.8].
Sections Cited
- Article 7: Campus Zoning Districts
- Section 7.1.C: OFC Office Flex Campus Zoning District Purpose
- Table 7-2: Campus Zoning Districts Building Siting Standards
- Section 11.3: Community Activity Center Zoning Districts Dimensional and Design Standards (Referenced for potential setback reductions)
- Section 19.8: Design of Underground Parking Structures