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A zoning case before city council that seeks to remap 30 percent of the properties within Raleigh has been met with much confusion and consternation. In order to provide a better understanding of the issue as a whole, Record reporter Chris Tepedino has put together a piece that looks at why the remapping process came about and what it means for the future of the city.
The public hearing last night for zoning case Z-27-14 had a shockingly huge turnout. While city-hall reporter Chris Tepedino reported from inside the council chambers, editor James Borden was free to roam the building and live-tweet the event. While Chris works on his official write-up, please enjoy this very unofficial summary of the night.
City Council members last week held a special work session on a series of amendments proposed for the city’s Unified Development Ordinance.
The UDO remapping process has spawned questions about how the document works alongside the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
The elusive Unified Development Ordinance map will finally be revealed to the public this spring.
Councilors and residents debate how to include backyard cottages in the city’s new zoning code. Some say they’ll cause problems while others argue it’s another housing option for Raleigh.
The UDO doesn’t mandate mixed-use development, but should it?
The Raleigh Planning Commission finished its review of the Unified Development Ordinance and will present its recommendations to the City Council next month.
City councilors approved a new tenant for the now-vacant Mint restaurant, special event signage laws see a change, and the Planning Commission gets more time to review the UDO.
Beginning March 13, the Planning Commission will begin its final review of the UDO, a complete rewrite of Raleigh’s zoning code that has been in the works for two years.
Raleigh residents spoke out Tuesday at the last official public hearing for the UDO before the approval process. In other City council business, transportation staff will examine traffic calming measures for Ramblewood Drive and city staffers are researching Low Impact Development to improve streams and waterways.
