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Upcoming City Hall Closures
The City-County Planning Department will be closed in observance of the following holidays: - Memorial Day - Monday, May 31, 2021
- Juneteenth - Friday, June 18, 2021
Planning staff will resume regular business hours the following business day of each of the listed dates.
Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meetings
WESTMINSTER AVE ANNEXATION – May 26, 2021Joseph Mena is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on May 26, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential annexation of property located at 3602 Westminster Ave. Currently, the Property is zoned Rural Residential and is within District B of the Falls/Jordan Watershed Protection Overlay (F/J-B). The annexation will facilitate the development of one single family residence with access to City water. How to Participate in the May 26, 2021, Neighborhood MeetingClick on the link through your phone, laptop, or iPad: https://duo.app.goo.gl/boaMWFLN7lkOMcHjs57w8B. Meeting ID: none Passcode: none To participate via phone: Call: +1 910-620-4809 (standard charges may apply) Meeting ID: none Passcode: none If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact Joseph Mena by email at [email protected]or by phone at 910-620-4809.
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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Information Sessions will be held via Zoom on June 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00p.m. All owners of properties within a local historic district or of local landmarks are invited, along with real estate and development professionals who work with historic properties. Planning staff will cover recent changes to the Certificate of Appropriateness process, including virtual submittals and hearings, and the revised Historic Properties Local Review Criteria. Pre-registration is required.
Please register for your preferred time via the corresponding link below: June 10, 2021 - 11:00 a.m.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q2bOI6LYSx2SlLmWz5pCuw.
June 10, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ix09IHblQY-_GMimp4XHLw.
For any questions, please e-mail [email protected].
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A New Way to Engage in Rezoning and Annexation Proposals in Durham
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To meet the needs of our community members, the City-County Planning Department has launched an Interactive Map and Community Input Tool through the Land Use Engagement Site. This tool provides an opportunity for community members to: - Obtain information about zoning map change and annexation petition applications submitted to the Planning Department
- Stay updated on engagement opportunities, track the progress of projects, provide input on these projects
- See a clear and transparent record of the evolution of a project
- See what other community members are saying about development proposals
- Learn what information goes into how land use decisions are made
We encourage you to engage with this site early and often, and stay active in cases that have meaning or impact to you and your community.
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Upcoming Public Hearing on the Revised Community Goals and Objectives for the Comprehensive Plan!
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Planning staff has been working to revise the Community Goals and Objectives to reflect the resident input received during the last several months. We are now in the process to adopt these goals and objectives. The next public hearing will be a joint session with members of the Durham City Council and Durham County Commissioners on June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Learn how to get involved in the link below. |
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Scheduled Public Meetings
Durham County Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting on May 24, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to vote on the following items: Text Amendment (final action - public hearing closed on May 10, 2021) - Omnibus Changes 16 (TC2100001): Amendments to various provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance for technical or clarifying changes, or other minor policy changes not technical in nature.
Street Renaming (final action - public hearing closed on May 10, 2021 ) - Parmer Street Renaming (SN2100001) is a request for a street renaming from Parmer Way to Alexandria Way.
Residents wishing to comment on the items sign up by emailing the Durham County Clerk to the Board at [email protected] no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 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 Board of Adjustment Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 8:30 a.m. Virtual Session The Durham City-County Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public hearing on May 25, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. to hear the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:- B2100008 – City: A request for a variance from the project boundary buffer requirements. The subject site is located at 312 E. Umstead Street and 1206 Dawkins Street, is zoned Residential Urban-5(2) [RU-5(2)], and in the Urban Tier.
- B2100016 – City: Appeal of an Administrative Decision to Administer a Notice of Violation for the operation of a kennel in a residential district. The subject site is located at 2721 Woodmont Drive, is zoned Residential Suburban-8 (RS-8), and in the Suburban Tier.
- B2100017 – City: A request for a variance from the street yard setback infill development standards. The subject site is located at 2700 Ashley Street, is zoned Residential Suburban-8 (RS-8), and in the Urban Tier.
- B2100018 – City: A request for a variance from the maximum fence height to allow a height of 6 feet along the street frontage. The subject site is located at 5131 Grandale Drive, is zoned Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10), and in the Suburban Tier.
- B2100019 – City: A request for a minor special use permit for a significant alteration to an approved minor special use permit. The subject site is located at 1004 North Mangum Street, is zoned Residential Urban-5 (RU-5) and Residential Urban-5(2) (RU-5(2)), and in the Urban Tier.
Non-Public Hearing Item - Rules of Procedure Amendment
Public Review: For further information, contact [email protected], or contact Eliza Monroe at 919-560-4137 ext. 28245.Public Participation: The meeting will be held using the Zoom platform. To speak at the hearing, YOU MUST REGISTER BY 5:00 P.M. ON MAY 18, 2021, by visiting https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WMy_x4I4QnGhkJ7wRZdV7Q. ALL DOCUMENTS FOR THE MEETING MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00 P.M. ON MAY 18, 2021. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 954 3816 0749). 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. All persons wishing to speak will be required to consent to the virtual format of the meeting and to swear or affirm their testimony. Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing.Historic Preservation CommissionThe Durham Historic Preservation Commission will hold virtual public hearings on June 1, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following:Certificates of Appropriateness- COA2100014 (162 W Ramseur St.) (continued from May 4, 2021) is a request for new construction on a vacant lot.
- COA2100024 (212-218 Dillard St.) is a request for new construction of townhomes.
- COA2100027 (1213 Alabama Ave.) is a request for new construction of a primary structure.
- COA2100036 (2326 Englewood Ave.) is a request for demolition of a primary structure.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. E-mail [email protected] or call 919-560-4137. Public Participation: The June 1, 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 May 25, 2020, at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U7NRrmq8QmioSC0iBAT1lg. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 991 6115 4967 ). 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. Joint City-County Planning Committee Wednesday, June 2, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. Virtual Session The function of the Joint City-County Planning Committee is to expedite consideration by the two governing bodies of planning issues which affect both governments. The Committee advises the Durham City Council and Durham County Board of County Commissioners and has no ultimate decision-making power. Items on the agenda are not public hearings. - Comprehensive Plan Update
- Legislative Update
- Article 3 Update
How to Access the Virtual Meeting: Members of the public can access the meeting by registering at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZkBVn2uHRtStDGYSdu-djw or by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 941 7056 0608). Standard calling charges may apply. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/cityofdurhamnc. Durham City CouncilMonday, June 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The Durham City Council will hold virtual public hearings on June 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following requests:
Plan Amendment - Camden Avenue Tier Change (A2000016) is a request to change several parcels in the Urban Development Tier located at 1512, 1518, 1520, 1524, 1526, 1618, 1716, & 1732 Camden Avenue and 1601 & 1623 Midland Terrace to the Suburban Development Tier.
Zoning Map Change - Rollingdale II (Z2000024) is a request to change the zoning located at 602 and 606 West NC 54 Highway from Planned Development Residential 3.940 (PDR 3.940) to Planned Development Residential 5.189 (PDR 5.189) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Low Density Residential to Low-Medium Density Residential.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the cases, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137. This meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Register to speak at the hearing at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tsG1CjiEQNyvTd21HS4Y9w (Webinar ID: 986 8713 8178), at least 30 minutes before the meeting 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/3012/Public-Hearings-and-Notices Community Goals and Objectives for the Comprehensive PlanTuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The Durham City Council and the Durham Board of County Commissioners will meet on June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. During this meeting, a public hearing will be conducted to consider the Community Goals and Objectives for the new Durham Comprehensive Plan. This meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Register to speak at the hearing at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bn642FngSAiyemSX_OJvtw by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date or by calling 1-301-715-8592 ( Webinar ID: 962 2031 8648) 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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