May 15, 2020

Announcements

City of Durham Offices Closed for Memorial Day

The City of Durham will observe the upcoming Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, 2020. Many employees who are now teleworking due to COVID-19 will be unavailable on that day. City employees will be available, via teleworking services, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Stay at Home Order in Effect - Planning and Development Services (DSC) Continue Most Operations Online

Effective March 26 - May 30, 2020, a Stay-at-Home Order is in effect in Durham. All City facilities remain closed to the public until further notice. As noted on the City’s COVID-19 web page, residents can be assured that essential City services will not be interrupted, including access to clean drinking water; trash collection; and emergency services from police, fire, and 911.

Many employees across the Development Services Center's (DSC) partner departments are working from home to continue providing services for the community. See this web page for meeting cancellations, operational changes, new processes, and technology updates. This page is continuously updated and linked to the Emergency Alert banner at dsc.durhamnc.gov.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:

Check out the Engagement Summary!

This interim summary includes high level information about the first phase of engagement. It includes what that engagement looked like, who we heard from, and some of the most discussed topics so far.

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¡Vean el resumen de participación!

Este resumen interino incluye información de gran importancia sobre la primera fase de la participación. Incluye cómo se veía dicha participación, a quiénes estábamos escuchando y algunos de los temas más tratados hasta ahora. 

LEER MAS

Notice under the Language Access Plan

Persons requiring language assistance to effectively participate in this event may contact the City-County Planning Department at 919-560-4137 to request interpretation and/or translation services as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.

Aviso bajo el Plan de Acceso al Idioma

Personas que requieran asistencia lingüística para participar efectivamente en este evento pueden comuníquense con el Departamento de Planificación de la Cuidad y el Condado al 919-560-4137. Para solicitar los servicios de interpretación y / o traducción tan pronto como sea posible pero no menos de 48 horas antes del evento o fecha límite.

Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Persons with disabilities may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA Coordinator, voice 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196 or [email protected], as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.

Aviso bajo la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, siglas en Ingles)

Personas con discapacidades pueden recibir asistencia para participar efectivamente en actividades del gobierno de la ciudad al comuníquense con el Coordinador de ADA al 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196 o [email protected], tan pronto como sea posible pero no menos de 48 horas antes del evento o fecha límite.

How to Find More Information about Board and Commission Agendas:

The City's Agenda Center web page has the latest agenda materials and minutes for all City-County Boards and Commissions. See also the Public Hearings and Notices page on the City Clerk's web site.

• The Durham City Council agenda materials are available according to the City Clerk's schedule.
• The Durham County Board of County Commissioners agenda materials are available on the County Commissioners' web page.
• Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance can be found on the Pending Text Amendment web page.
• Agenda materials are available by the Friday before the meeting for the following (linked to their Agenda Center web page): 

  • Durham Planning Commission 

  • Board of Adjustment 
  • Historic Preservation Commission
  • Joint City-County Planning Committee