Description
The City of Charlotte’s Economic Development Department is seeking a qualified consultant to create a comprehensive, user‑friendly Zoning & Permitting Guidebook for small‑business owners operating within the city’s six Corridors of Opportunity. The guidebook will be delivered in both printed and digital formats and must include clear zoning matrices, permitting flowcharts, safety and CPTED guidance, pre‑lease checklists, resource directories, and case studies. The project budget is capped at $30,000, with services to commence in July 2026 and final deliverables due by October 2026.
• Develop a matrix of permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses for each zoning district relevant to small‑business sectors.
• Produce step‑by‑step permitting flowcharts, timelines, required documentation, and contact lists.
• Incorporate public‑safety guidance, CPTED resources, and collaboration templates with the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department.
• Compile best‑practice checklists for site evaluation before lease or acquisition and assemble a curated resource directory.
• Create 2–3 case‑study narratives highlighting successful small‑business navigation of zoning and permitting.
• Design a visually engaging, print‑ready and web‑ready guidebook ready for distribution.