As we continue our examination of the home building process in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, we turn to two of the area’s leading experts on what you can and cannot do with a piece of land once you’ve acquired it.
Bridget Grant is a land use and development consultant with Moore Van Allen and Rob Nanfelt is the executive director of REBIC (Real Estate Building and Industry Coalition), both located in Charlotte. Bridget and Rob join hosts Aaron Kersey and Morgan Smith for a discussion about how to get approval from the city and county to build your home.
Rob and Bridget explore the complex process of land entitlements, zoning, and community engagement in the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. The team discusses how these factors influence housing costs, community opposition, and infrastructure planning, offering valuable insights for prospective homebuyers and developers.
Connect with the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte at hbacharlotte.com.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Land Development and Entitlements
01:08 Guest Introduction: Bridgette Grant's Background
02:12 Rob Nanfelt and the Role of REBIC
03:35 Recap of Land Buying and Entitlement Process
04:49 Difference Between Permits and Entitlements
05:38 Key Players in the Entitlement Stage
06:26 Factors Stretching the Entitlement Process
07:04 Community Engagement and Opposition
08:27 Community Meetings and Resident Concerns
09:21 Impact of Development on Traffic and Infrastructure
10:08 Transportation Referendum and Infrastructure Funding
11:04 Common Community Frustrations with Development
12:37 Benefits of Entitlements for Property Owners
14:43 Residential vs Commercial Entitlements
16:25 Due Diligence in Property Evaluation
17:27 Project Failures Post-Entitlement
18:17 Land Scarcity and Growth Challenges
19:10 What is a UDO and Its Purpose
20:25 Challenges in Implementing the UDO
22:01 Coordination Between City and County
23:10 Impact of Delays on Development Costs
24:33 Importance of Relationships in Entitlement Process
25:22 Differences Between Zoning Ordinance and UDO
26:07 Cost Implications of Development Delays
27:23 Cost of Apartments and Housing Affordability
28:19 Who Benefits from Entitlements?
29:01 Zoning and Land Use Regulations
30:21 Engagement and Civic Duty in Development
32:38 Final Thoughts and Next Episode Preview
Resources
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance - https://charlotteregionalbusiness.com/
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) - https://charlottenc.gov/Planning/Pages/UDO.aspx
Rebic - Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition - https://www.rebiclobby.com/
Charlotte City Planning Department - https://charlottenc.gov/Planning/Pages/default.aspx
Guest Links
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgettegrant/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robnanfelt/
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