Why Rezone?
Each zoning district is designed to accommodate specific types of developments.  If you have a piece of land whose zoning does not allow your intended development plans, you may consider applying for a rezoning. 

How long will it take?
Rezoning property is approximately a 4 to 6 month process.  Approval is determined by the Town Board of Commissioners and cannot be determined by Planning Staff.

How much will it cost?
There are different fees for a rezoning petition and processing depending on how you would like to have the property rezoned.  View the Fee Schedule for specific fees involved. 

Who can initiate a rezoning?

• Town Board
• Planning Board
• Owner  of interest in the property
• Town of Cornelius
• Any person living or owning property within Cornelius’ zoning jurisdiction

What is the rezoning procedure?

• Submit application and fee to the Town of Cornelius Planning Department.
• Each noncontiguous parcel of land for which rezoning is requested will require its own application and fee.
• With each application submit 5 copies of a map, drawn to scale with the following information:
  • Subject property and any additional property needed to show the nearest intersection, railroad, stream or other easily identifiable feature on the ground.