Local Government Affairs
REBIC – 2 for Tuesday | September 2, 2025
REBIC – 2 for Tuesday | September 2, 2025 Beginning October 6th, the City of Charlotte Commercial Zoning will no longer be conducting their review in Mecklenburg County’s Accela for R-TH projects. Instead, customers will need to submit a “Commercial Zoning Only Review” (CLTZR) application through the City of Charlotte’s Accela portal. The CLTZR carries a…
Read More‘GETTING REAL WITH ROB’ | A Podcast featuring Bobbi Jo Lazarus
‘GETTING REAL WITH ROB’ | A Podcast featuring Bobbi Jo Lazarus Bobbi Jo walks us through the biggest takeaways from the newly passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” adding historical context and real-world insight on how it stacks up against past legislation. She describes tax work as “solving a puzzle” where you always need to be thinking…
Read MoreDSTAC Update
DSTAC Update Dan Melvin of Melvin Engineering is the NAIOP designee to DSTAC. Below are key August 2025 updates: NCDOT – Zach Gardner is the new District Engineer for Mecklenburg. He has been directed by Division Engineer Felix Obregon to streamline driveway permits. A new Driveway Permitting Checklist will roll out soon. Make sure your…
Read MoreNCDOT Seeks Industry Comments
NCDOT Seeks Industry Comments Driveway Permitting Checklist Review and forward feedback by September 2, 2025, to dan@melvinengineering.com, to submit on behalf of NAIOP members. Background: Zach Gardner is the new District Engineer for Mecklenburg. He has been directed by Division Engineer Felix Obregon to streamline driveway permits. A new Driveway Permitting Checklist will roll out…
Read MoreREBIC – Two for Tuesday
REBIC – Two for Tuesday But first…Vote. Tell others to vote. Learn the issues. Be a resource. Volunteer if you can! As we approach the Sept 9 Charlotte City Municipal Elections, REBIC offers 3 important reminders. Download our VOTER GUIDE and share with everyone who needs to know the ‘why’ for the candidates REBIC supports. There is…
Read MoreMeck County Commission Votes Yes to Place Transportation Referendum on November 4th Ballot. “Yes FOR Meck” Campaign to Launch August 20th.
Meck County Commission Votes Yes to Place Transportation Referendum on November 4th Ballot. “Yes FOR Meck” Campaign to Launch August 20th. Shared by REBIC on 8/12 It was a packed house last Wednesday evening at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center as the County Commission conducted a public hearing to determine whether or not to place…
Read MoreREBIC: Review of the August 4th Transportation Forum Event
REBIC: Review of the August 4th Transportation Forum Event On Monday, August 4th, REBIC held a briefing to update attendees on the next steps needed in order to advance the transportation measure. The decision to add it to the November ballot will be voted on by the Mecklenburg County Commission tomorrow night. We have reported…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: REBIC Event for Transportation Bill Next Steps
You’re Invited: REBIC Event for Transportation Bill Next Steps REBIC Presents: Transportation Bill Next Steps! Please RSVP to Rob Nanfelt, rob.nanfelt@rebic.com Monday, August 4th from 8:00am – 9:30am Location: Canopy Building, Ste 101, 1st Floor; 1120 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC Why are we insisting you attend this important event? Because to be…
Read MoreTransportation Bill: What You Need to Know to Move This Forward
Transportation Bill: What You Need to Know to Move This Forward Cited from REBIC REBIC’s August 4th event, sponsored by McIntosh Law, will feature a panel of experts that will offer our members a clear road map for what to do next. But WE NEED YOU TO CONTACT YOUR MECKLENBURG COUNTY Commissioners. Go directly to the Meck website,…
Read MoreJuly 14 & 15 Webinars: Community Area Plans & How They Impact You
July 14 & 15 Webinars: Community Area Plans & How They Impact You Join us for a virtual webinar to discuss how your Community Area Plan may impact you and your community. During these events, residents can join breakout rooms and participate in discussions about the Community Area Plan relevant to their neighborhood. These webinars…
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