Setback Requirements for the UE Uptown Edge Zoning District
In the City of Charlotte, the UE Uptown Edge Zoning District requires frontage setbacks that vary by street classification, ranging from a minimum of 5 feet for transit stations to a maximum of 36 feet for linear parks. The UE Uptown Edge Zoning District generally allows for a 0-foot minimum side and rear setback, except when the parcel abuts a Neighborhood 1 Place Type, which triggers a 10-foot side setback and a 20-foot rear setback requirement [Table 12-1].
UE Uptown Edge Frontage Setbacks
In the City of Charlotte, "Frontage" refers to the part of a lot that faces a public street, a network-required private street, or a public space like a park or transit corridor [Article 2]. For the UE Uptown Edge Zoning District, the frontage setback line is measured from the future back of curb [Table 12-1].
| Frontage Type | Frontage Setback Line (From Future Back of Curb) |
|---|---|
| Uptown Signature | 24 feet |
| Main Street | 24 feet |
| Linear Park | 36 feet |
| 4-5 Lane Avenue/Boulevard | 20 feet |
| 6 or more Lane Avenue/Boulevard | 24 feet |
| 2-3 Lane Avenue | 20 feet |
| Transit Station, Off-Street Public Path, Public Park | 5 feet |
| Uptown Primary | 20 feet |
| Other - Primary | 20 feet |
| Uptown Secondary | 16 feet |
| Secondary | 16 feet |
| Parkway (Measured from ROW) | 20 feet |
| Limited Access (Measured from ROW) | 10 feet |
UE Uptown Edge Side and Rear Setbacks
The City of Charlotte establishes side and rear setbacks for the UE Uptown Edge Zoning District based on the context of the adjacent property. Specifically, the City of Charlotte requires increased separation when high-intensity activity centers transition into lower-intensity residential areas designated as Neighborhood 1 Place Types [Section 12.1.B].
| Setback Type | Not Abutting Neighborhood 1 Place Type | Abutting Neighborhood 1 Place Type |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Side Setback | 0 feet | 10 feet |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 0 feet | 20 feet |
Build-To Zone and Supplemental Requirements
The UE Uptown Edge Zoning District utilizes a "Build-To Zone" (BTZ) in conjunction with frontage setbacks. The BTZ is the area on a lot, measured parallel from the required frontage setback line, where the building facade must be located [Article 2].
- Build-To Zone Range: For all frontage types in the UE Uptown Edge Zoning District, the Build-To Zone extends from 0 feet to 20 feet from the frontage setback line [Table 12-1].
- Minimum Build-To Percentage: The UE Uptown Edge Zoning District requires that 80% of the building facade be located within the Build-To Zone for most frontage types, with the exception of Main Streets, which require 100% [Table 12-1].
- Pedestrian Facilities: Building entries in the City of Charlotte UE Uptown Edge Zoning District must be located no closer than six feet to any existing or proposed off-street public path or shared-use path [Table 12-1].
- Multiple Frontages: If a lot in the City of Charlotte has three or more frontages, the City allows for certain alternative standards to apply to the "last frontage," which may include reductions in ground floor transparency or the elimination of ground floor activation requirements [Section 3.6].
Sections Cited
- Article 2, Rules of Construction, Abbreviations, & Definitions
- Section 3.6, Alternative Standards for Lots with Three or More Frontages
- Article 12, Regional Activity Center Zoning Districts: RAC, UE, UC
- Section 12.1, Purpose
- Table 12-1, Regional Activity Center Zoning Districts Building Siting Standards