Off-Street Parking Standards for the UE: Uptown Edge Zoning District
In the City of Charlotte, the UE: Uptown Edge Zoning District is governed by Tier 3 parking standards, which generally eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements unless the development is located within 400 feet of a Neighborhood 1 Place Type. Residential and commercial projects within the UE: Uptown Edge Zoning District are primarily regulated by maximum parking caps, such as two spaces per dwelling unit for standard residential uses and one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area for most commercial uses. All surface parking in this district must be located at least 25 feet behind the setback line when fronting a primary street.
Vehicle Parking Tier System
The City of Charlotte classifies the UE: Uptown Edge Zoning District under the Tier 3 parking category [Table 19-1]. Under Tier 3 regulations:
- Minimum Requirements: Most uses have no minimum parking requirement. However, a minimum is required if the project is within 400 feet walking distance of a Neighborhood 1 Place Type [Section 19.2.A.1.c].
- Maximum Requirements: Specific caps are placed on the total number of parking spaces allowed to be provided on-site [Section 19.2.A.1.c].
- Reductions: Minimums may be further reduced or eliminated via a Parking Demand Management Assessment approved by the Planning Director [Section 19.2.A.1.c.i].
Residential Parking Requirements
Residential projects in the UE: Uptown Edge Zoning District must adhere to the following ratios. Note that "Minimum" only applies if the property is within 400 feet of a Neighborhood 1 Place Type.
| Use | Minimum (if <400' from N1) | Maximum (All Locations) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Use (unless listed below) | 1 per dwelling unit | 2 per dwelling unit |
| Dormitory | 1 per 4 dorm rooms | 1 per dorm room |
| Dwelling – Duplex | 1 per dwelling unit | 2 per unit (unenclosed); No limit for garage/enclosed |
| Dwelling – Live/Work | None | 2 per unit + 1 per 250sf GFA of commercial |
| Dwelling – Multi-Family Attached (Not on sublots) | 1 per unit (0.25 per unit for senior living) | 1 per bedroom/studio unit |
| Dwelling – Multi-Family Stacked | 1 per unit (0.25 per unit for senior living) | 1 per bedroom/studio unit |
| Single Room Occupancy (SRO) | None | 1 per rooming unit |
[Table 19-1]
Commercial Parking Requirements
Commercial developments within the City of Charlotte's UE: Uptown Edge Zoning District generally have no minimum requirement but are subject to the following maximums:
| Use | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Use (unless listed below) | None | 1 per 250sf GFA |
| Amusement Facility – Indoor | None | 1 per 250sf GFA + 50% of outdoor seating area |
| Bed and Breakfast | None | 1 space + 1 per room |
| Hotel/Motel | None | 1.5 per guest room |
| Restaurant/Bar | None | 1 per 250sf GFA + 50% of outdoor seating area |
| Retail Goods Establishment | None | 1 per 250sf GFA |
| Vehicle Dealership: Enclosed | None | 1 per 250sf GFA + 6 per service bay |
[Table 19-1]
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Bicycle Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
In the UE: Uptown Edge Zoning District, EV stations are required for multi-family stacked dwellings, the residential component of mixed-use developments, hotels, and principal use parking lots/structures [Section 19.3.A].
| Total Provided Off-Street Spaces | EV-Capable Spaces | EVSE-Installed Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| 10-25 spaces | 20% (rounded up) | None |
| 26-50 spaces | 20% (rounded up) | 1 space |
| More than 50 spaces | 20% (rounded up) | 2% (rounded up) |
[Table 19-2]
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking is required for new construction or significant expansions in the UE: Uptown Edge Zoning District. For multi-family stacked or attached dwellings (not on sublots), the requirement is one space per five dwelling units, with 80% required to be long-term (covered/secure) spaces. Most commercial uses require one space per 1,500 square feet of GFA, with 25% designated as long-term spaces [Table 19-3].
Location and Design Standards
The UE: Uptown Edge Zoning District maintains strict standards for where parking may be placed on a lot to preserve the urban character of the City of Charlotte:
- Primary Frontage Setback: Surface parking is strictly prohibited within any required setback. Additionally, all surface parking must be located a minimum of 25 feet behind the setback line along any primary frontage [Table 19-4].
- Travel Aisles: Vehicle travel aisles are prohibited in the established setback along a frontage [Table 19-4].
- Backing Prohibitions: For nonresidential uses and multi-family stacked dwellings, parking configurations that require vehicles to back directly onto a street are prohibited [Section 19.5.D].
- Surfacing: All parking lots must be improved with a hard surface such as concrete or asphalt, though gravel may be allowed in limited circumstances [Section 19.6.B].
Sections Cited
- Article 19. Off-Street Vehicle & Bicycle Parking
- Section 19.2 Vehicle Parking Space Requirements
- Section 19.3 Required Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Section 19.4 Required Bicycle Parking
- Section 19.5 Design of Vehicle Parking Spaces
- Section 19.6 Design of Surface Parking and Parking Lots
- Table 19-1 Vehicle Parking Requirements
- Table 19-2 Required EV Charging Stations
- Table 19-3 Bicycle Parking Requirements
- Table 19-4 Surface Parking Area Location and Access