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Upcoming City Hall Closures The City-County Planning Department will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
- December 24-25, 2020 - Christmas
- January 1, 2021 - New Years Day
City-County staff will resume regular business hours the following business day after each of the listed dates.
Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meetings2211 Page Road Rezoning - December 29, 2020Shipman Engineering, PLLC, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on December 29, 2020, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss a proposed rezoning located at 2211 Page Road. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject properties from Residential Rural (RR) to Office Industrial (OI) with a Development Plan. How to Participate in the December 29, 2020, neighborhood meetingClick on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad: https://shipmanengineeringpllc.my.webex.com/shipmanengineeringpllc.my/j.php?MTID=m101f04c4e4cafa536bf3df926e4ea36e Meeting ID: 126 921 5692 Passcode: FWqmnGuX283 To participate via phone:Call: 415-655-0001Meeting ID: 126 921 5692 We look forward to seeing you and hearing your comments. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please feel free to contact us at 919-900-0006 or by email at [email protected]. Camden Avenue, Midland Terrace, and Interstate 85 Future Land Use Map Change - January 6, 2021Coulter Jewell and Thames, PA is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on January 6, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss a proposed Future Land Use Map Change to 16 parcels located at or around 1434, 1502, 1504, 1512, 1516, 1518, 1520, 1524, 1526, 1600, 1618, 1716, and 1732 Camden Avenue and 1601 and 1623 Midland Terrace. The applicant is proposing to change the subject properties from the Urban Tier to the Suburban Tier on the Future Land Use Map. The existing zoning is Industrial. The applicant is not proposing a rezoning for the property. How to Participate in the January 6, 2021, neighborhood meetingClick on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkf-ihqz0rHdQtgFlTjMRaNV0_7nw9QXPV Meeting ID: 839 2474 6756 Passcode: 282232 To participate via phone Call: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 839 2474 6756 Passcode: 282232 If you require any technical support before or during the meeting, please contact Martin Coulter at 919-682-0368 or email at [email protected]. 611 E Geer St Rezoning - January 7, 2021CARE Properties, LLC is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on January 7, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss a proposed rezoning of 1 parcel located at 611 E Geer Street. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property from the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District to the Residential Urban - 5 (RU-5) Zoning District. The applicant is proposing the zoning change to allow the construction of three single-family residences. How to Participate in the January 7, 2021, neighborhood meetingClick on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86044872873?pwd=VTVKRjhXUVdGRG1hOVorb0RUa0Q3UT09Meeting ID:860 4487 2873 Passcode:087459 To participate via phone: Call: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID:860 4487 2873 Passcode: 087459 Please text or call Rebecca at 252-226-4383 if you have any difficulty joining the meeting for assistance. Safer-at-Home Order in Effect - Planning and Development Services (DSC) Continue Most Operations OnlineThe Development Services Center (DSC) lobby has been closed to walk-in customers due to COVID-19, and customer service, development review, and inspections services have continued remotely. After further assessing the safety and demand for in-person services in light of alternative telephone, email, and web-based services available, the DSC lobby will remain closed until further notice.
If a service cannot be provided remotely, an in-person option may be arranged in advance with strict adherence to social distancing standards and use of a face covering. As more programs and services return, and businesses reopen, we remind everyone to adhere to Durham’s Safer-at-Home Order. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:
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Update on Engagement for the Comprehensive Plan and Transit PlanThe Planning and Transit teams are working together to begin engaging the Durham Community around draft goals and objectives for 2 important plans – the Transit Plan and the Comprehensive Plan.
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Scheduled Public Meetings
Durham City CouncilMonday, January 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. - No public hearing items will be presented by City-County Planning
Historic Preservation CommissionThe Durham Historic Preservation Commission will hold virtual public hearings on January 5, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following:Certificates of Appropriateness- 807 East Main Street, 800 Taylor Street (COA2000076) is a request for installation of two ground-mounted signs.
- 1300 Broad Street (COA2000080) is a request for demolition of a primary structure.
- 310 East Main Street (COA2000081) is a request for installation of a rooftop addition and restoration of rear windows.
- 709 Shepherd Street (COA2000090) is a request for demolition of two accessory structures.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. E-mail or call 919-560-4137, or e-mail [email protected].Public Participation: The January 5, 2021, Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. You must register to speak at the hearing by 5:00 p.m. on December 29, 2020, at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ndOg2zeBRHikrrdrO3pNgQ. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 914 6554 2042). The meeting will also be live-streamed on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/cityofdurhamnc. Instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing. The Chair will recognize all persons wishing to speak and will allocate time to individual speakers based upon the number of persons to be heard. Durham County Board of County Commissioners The Board of County Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting on January 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. - Landscape Manual for Durham Revisions: Revisions to the Landscape Manual for Durham to update the text to reflect current industry standards, to revise the plant charts for clarity and to reflect changes to the prohibited plant list, to revise the planting details, and to propose UDO amendments and new planting installation certifications.
For information about the Landscape Manual Revisions, contact Jessica Dockery, Planning Manager, at [email protected] or call 919-560-4137, ext. 28210. Residents wishing to comment on the public hearing must sign up by emailing the Durham County Clerk to the Board at [email protected] no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11 , 2021. The call-in information for the meeting will be shared to those individuals after they have emailed the Clerk. The virtual option aligns with social distancing requirements which ensures the safety of citizens who wish to participate as well as Board members and Durham County Government staff. Citizens who wish to view the BOCC meeting can watch it live on the County's YouTube channel. Replays of the meeting are available on the Durham Television Network on Spectrum Channel 8, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, Google Fiber Channel 8 and Frontier Communications Channel 70. On-demand video may be watched once it is uploaded to the County's website here. Durham Planning CommissionTuesday, January 12, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Virtual Session The Durham City-County Planning Commission will hold virtual public hearings on January 12, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. to hear the following:Zoning Map Changes - Falls Village North (Z1900011) is a request to change the zoning located at 739 Baptist Road and 117 Santee Road from Rural Residential (RR) to Planned Development Residential 2.883 (PDR 2.883), Rural Residential with a development plan (RR(D)).
- 4523 Hope Valley Road (Z2000004) is a request to change the zoning located at 4523 Hope Valley Road from Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a development plan (RS-M(D)) to Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a development plan (RS-M(D)).
- Gillings Tract (Z2000005) is a request to change the zoning located at 4110 Page Road from Residential Rural (RR) to Planned Development Residential (PDR 4.447), staff recommendation to change the Future Land Use Map designation to Low-Medium Density Residential.
- Chandler Run (Z2000010) is a request to change the zoning generally located at Chandler Road and Clayton Road (Arborstone & Greenway Subdivisions) from Residential Suburban-8 (RS-8), Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10), Planned Development Residential 8.500 (PDR 8.500) to Planned Development Residential 3.118 (PDR 3.118).
- 920 Sherron Road (Z2000013) is a request to change the zoning located at 920 and 922 Sherron Road from Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20); Residential Rural (RR) to Planned Development Residential 7.171 (PDR 7.171).
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information contact [email protected] or call 919-560-4137. Public Participation: The January 12, 2021, Planning Commission meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Register to speak at the hearing at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v-QcDttGQomEGj5sjeBRGg (Webinar ID: 923 7609 3718) by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date or by calling 1-301-715-8592 at least 15 minutes before the meeting start time; instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing.
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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 IdiomaPersonas 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):
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