Manuals and Metrics

The Place Types Manual presents all of the information about Place Types in one location. It provides additional detail and supporting graphics to help further articulate the aspirational characteristics of Place Types in Charlotte to what can be found in the main Plan document. The Manual begins with an introduction to Place Types and the Place Type palette or typology. A deep dive into each Place Type follows supplementing and providing additional detail to what is provided in Section 2 of the Comprehensive Plan Policy. The section concludes with a summary of how the Place Types were tested during the planning process and guidance for how they should be mapped and utilized after Plan adoption. Please note that references to more specific parameters within this manual are intended to communicate general ranges and high-level expectations. Specific standards, limitations, and requirements will be established by zoning districts and other sections of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).