Charlotte.

• Position: Zoning case - Brief Article

The dizzying pace of new development in the Queen City has slowed to a plod in the wake of a judge's ruling that struck down Charlotte's process for conditional rezoning -- changes that come with restrictions -- as a violation of state law. Superior Court Judge Ben Tenille's order puts all affected requests -- about 75% of the total -- an hold until the city can develop court-compliant procedures. The judge wants Charlotte to adopt a more formal, trial-like process, much like the one Greensboro and other cities use. City officials hope new procedures in the works could get development back...