Title
Set a Public Hearing on the Yardly West Towne Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026, for the Yardly West Towne voluntary annexation petition.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Monica Holmes Planning, Design, and Development
Holly Cramer Planning, Design, and Development
Emma Knauerhase 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 extension of city services to a site planned for mixed residential development.
* The 50.595-acre "Yardly West Towne" site is located along the west side of Garrison Road, south of West Boulevard, and east of Dixie River Road in western Mecklenburg County.
* The property is currently vacant.
* The property is zoned MX-2 INNOV (Mixed Residential - 2, Innovative Standards).
* Rezoning petition 2022-059 rezoned the site from MUDD-O and R-3 to MX-2 INNOV.
* The petitioner has plans to develop 335 multi-family residential units.
* The property is located immediately adjacent to Council District 3.
* The petitioned area consists of nine parcels: parcel identification numbers 141-141-12, 141-141-11, 141-141-08, 141-142-03, 141-142-04, 141-142-02, 141-141-04, 141-141-14, and 141-141-06.
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; and
* Will not have undue negative impact on city finances or services.
* Per policy, voluntary annexations that encompass unincorporated areas by new city limits may be ...
Click here for full text