RezonePendingNorth side of N.C. 73, ~900 feet east of N.C. 16 Business, Catawba Springs Township

Atrium Health Freestanding Emergency Department (CZ #2026-3)

Lincoln County

Description

Atrium Health seeks to rezone 7.8 acres for a 24/7 freestanding emergency department with a helipad and a 10,000-square-foot medical office building, with five-year vesting.

Impact summary

Brings 24/7 emergency care to East Lincoln; the helipad would see only one or two flights per month and was coordinated with Wing for drone deconfliction.

Applicant

Name: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
Address: North side of N.C. 73, ~900 feet east of N.C. 16 Business, Catawba Springs Township

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jun 1, 2026

Board of Commissioners Meeting Information - Jun 1, 2026

Atrium Health seeks to rezone 7.8 acres for a 24/7 freestanding emergency department with a helipad and a 10,000-square-foot medical office building, with five-year vesting.

Related issues (1)

Atrium Health freestanding emergency department for Denver

Atrium Health wants to build a 24/7 freestanding emergency department with a helipad and medical office building near the Walmart. Leaders say East Lincoln's growth and traffic make it hard to reach emergency care during rush hour.

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