Title
Set a Public Hearing on the River Point East of Dixie River Road Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for October 26, 2026, for the River Point East of Dixie River Road voluntary annexation petition.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Monica Holmes Planning, Design, and Development
Holly Cramer Planning, Design, and Development
Sheighla Tippett Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
§ The city has received a petition for voluntary annexation of private property.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on annexation requests.
§ This property is located within Charlotte’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
§ The area proposed for annexation shares boundaries with current city limits.
§ Annexation of this area will allow for more orderly development review, extension of city services, capital investments, and future annexation processes.
§ The 13.092-acre “River Point East of Dixie River Road” site is located the east side of Dixie River Road and south of West Boulevard in western Mecklenburg County.
- The property is owned by Cresent River District LLC.
- The site is currently vacant.
- The property is zoned MUDD-O ANDO (mixed use development district, optional, airport noise disclosure overlay).
§ Rezoning petition 2016-056 rezoned this site in November of 2016 as part of the larger River District project that entitled 1,378 acres with a mix of residential and commercial uses.
- The petitioner has plans to develop 80,000 square feet of mixed commercial uses, 15,000 square feet of retail, and 75,000 square feet of other commercial uses across the site.
- The property is located immediately adjacent to Council District 3.
- The petitioned area consists of one parcel: parcel identification number 141-281-06.
Consistency with City Council Policies
§ The annexation is consistent with city voluntary annexation policy approved by the City Council on March 24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:
- Will not adversely affect the city’s ability to undertake future annexations;
- Will not have undue negative impact on city finances or services; and
- Will not result in a situation where unincorporated areas will be encompassed by new city limits.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Map
Resolution
Rezoning Petition 2016-056