City of Durham Closed for Independence DayThe City of Durham will be closed for the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4, 2022. Most City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency City operations, will be closed to the public.
Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meeting
No neighborhood meetings are scheduled at this current time.
Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
There are two pending text amendments to the UDO that are still in process that have not yet been scheduled for Planning Commission or Governing Body review at this time, they are listed below: - Planning Commission-Initiated Text Amendment is centered around the ways in which development can connect people: connections between streets, people, bicycles, and other forms of mobility
- Privately-Initiated Text Amendment is centered around simplifying the ordinance to allow for more affordable development to be built in Durham. This was developed and submitted by a group of practitioners from the private field that does not include staff.
If you are interested in potential amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, or would like to comment on upcoming amendments, you can find more information at durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/growthmanagement/land-use-home/ .
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Durham’s New Comprehensive Plan UpdateDurham is working on a new Comprehensive Plan, a long-range vision for our community! The Comprehensive Plan decides what can be built where in Durham.
Tell us what you think of the draft policies for the new Comprehensive Plan now through June 30!
We want to hear from you! Engagement on the policy recommendations that will be part of the new Comprehensive Plan has begun. To make the Community Goals and Objectives of the Comprehensive Plan a reality in Durham, we have drafted policy recommendations on how to achieve them. These policies have been drafted by teams of staff and community members, including youth, over the last several months. Your input will inform changes to these policies before the drafts are finalized later this year.
Upcoming Engagement Opportunities! We invite you to attend an upcoming “Ask-a-Planner” session. “Ask-a-Planner” sessions are opportunities for virtual and in-person drop-in sessions where folks can ask questions of staff as part of their review of the draft policies. Date, time and location for the the last session is listed below: |
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Durham Boards and Commissions
Durham County Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on June 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor, Commissioners' Meeting Room, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street.
No items will be presented by the City-County Planning Department.
Residents who wish to participate in meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option due to social distancing guidelines still in place inside the Board Chambers, located in the Durham County Administration Building I, 200 E. Main St. While social distancing will be established with seat arrangements, in-person attendees are reminded of the benefits of masking while in indoor spaces populated by others. There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings, however, it is important to note that there are very limited seating options. The ability to attend the meeting will be based on first come/first serve. Seating priority will be given to County staff. A low-capacity overflow seating area is in the lobby on the second floor of Administration Building I. Individuals seated in the lobby can view the meeting on screens. 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. Durham Board of AdjustmentTuesday, June 28, 2022, 8:30 a.m. Virtual Session
The Durham City-County Board of Adjustment will hold virtual public hearings on June 28, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. to hear the following requests in quasi-judicial hearings:
- B2200011 – County: A request for a variance from the balloon test requirement for a wireless communication facility. The property is located at 5193 International Drive, is zoned Industrial Light (IL), and is within the Suburban Development Tier.
- B2200016 – City: A request for a variance from project boundary buffer standards. The property is located at 1011 Andrews Road, is zoned Office and Institutional with a development plan (OI(D)); Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10); Residential Suburban-Multifamily (RS-M), and is within the Suburban Development Tier.
- B2200018 – City: A request for a variance from household living parking and driveway standards. The property is located at 1307 N. Alston Avenue, is zoned Residential Urban-5(2) (RU-5(2)), and is within the Urban Development Tier.
- B2200021 – City: A request for a variance from a side yard requirement. The property is located at 3 Beverly Drive, is zoned Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), and within the Urban Tier.
- B2200022 – City: A request for a variance from fence height standards. The property is located at 3001 Angier Avenue, is zoned Commercial General (CG), and is within the Urban Tier.
- B2200024 – County: A request for a Minor Special Use Permit for the construction of an addition to a nonconforming structure. The property is located at 1102 Stanridge Drive, is zoned Residential Rural (RR), and is within the Suburban and Rural Development Tiers.
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. Durham County Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on July 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor, Commissioners' Meeting Room, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street.
No items will be presented by the City-County Planning Department.
Residents who wish to participate in meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option due to social distancing guidelines still in place inside the Board Chambers, located in the Durham County Administration Building I, 200 E. Main St. While social distancing will be established with seat arrangements, in-person attendees are reminded of the benefits of masking while in indoor spaces populated by others. There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings, however, it is important to note that there are very limited seating options. The ability to attend the meeting will be based on first come/first serve. Seating priority will be given to County staff. A low-capacity overflow seating area is in the lobby on the second floor of Administration Building I. Individuals seated in the lobby can view the meeting on screens. 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. Historic Preservation CommissionTuesday, July 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Virtual Session The Durham Historic Preservation Commission will hold virtual public hearings on July 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following in quasi-judicial hearings:Certificates of AppropriatenessSubstantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. Email [email protected] or call (919) 560-4137. Public Participation: This meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. If you plan to speak on a matter, you must register to speak by 3:00 p.m. on July 1, 2022, at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NVlAXpoWQgWIc3FmWds3Zw. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 868 4469 0327 ). Standard calling charges may apply. 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. |
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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 (919) 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 (919) 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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