Ariella Monti | Raleigh Public Record

City Adopts New Zoning Code

By Ariella Monti | February 19, 2013

City Councilors finally adopted the Unified Development Ordinance Monday, but there is still plenty of work to do.

Backyard Cottages Get a Thumbs Down from City Council

By Ariella Monti | February 14, 2013

City Councilors have removed all accessory apartments from the Unified Development Ordinance until more research could be done on how they can be implemented properly.

Council May Cap Road Races

By Ariella Monti | February 14, 2013

Some changes are coming to the way the city deals with road races, including an event cap and rating system.

The Law that Wasn’t: Roosters are Legal in Raleigh

By Ariella Monti | February 13, 2013

Apparently, the thought that roosters were not allowed in Raleigh is just an urban legend.

Black History Month Profile: James West

By Ariella Monti | February 11, 2013

Wake County Commissioner James West shares his memories of his time in segregated Greensboro and how he continues to fight for equality.

Traffic Calming Divides Neighborhood

By Ariella Monti | February 6, 2013

Residents in a North Raleigh neighborhood find themselves itself divided about city plans to install traffic calming devices. Councilors also approved an increase in fees for city-owned parks and recreation facilities and will review a preservation loan request next week in committee.

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Five-Story Stanhope Building Approved

By Ariella Monti | February 6, 2013

Stanhope developers agreed to limit the number of stories in one of the buildings of the Hillsborough Street project, prompting its City Council approval this week.

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Comp Plan Amendment Causes Confusion

By Ariella Monti | February 4, 2013

Dozens of residents showed up at a January public hearing after receiving a letter in the mail about an amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. In this breakdown, we help clear the confusion about what this change really means for property owners — not much.