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City Adopts New Zoning Code

UDO front 2City Councilors finally adopted the Unified Development Ordinance Monday, but there is still plenty of work to do.
February 19, 2013 | Posted in: City Council, News, The Latest | Tags: | Comments closed | Full Story »

Backyard Cottages Get a Thumbs Down from City Council

A backyard cottage, also known as a "granny flat" or accessory dwelling.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.
February 14, 2013 | Posted in: News, The Latest | Tags: , | Comments closed | Full Story »

What We’re Watching this Spring

From the editor: Raleigh City Councilors are working this month to pass a rewrite of the city zoning that’s been in the works for three years. The Wake County Board of Education is looking for a new member to replace Deborah Goldman, but there’s also the issue of hiring a new superintendent.
February 12, 2013 | Posted in: Editor's Notebook | Tags: , , , , , | Comments closed | Full Story »

Comp Plan Amendment Causes Confusion

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.
February 4, 2013 | Posted in: City Council, News, The Latest | Tags: , | Comments closed | Full Story »

Public Hearing Process to Change Under New Zoning Plan

Changes to the new zoning code include removing the public hearing process, a change some say is not a good idea.
January 31, 2013 | Posted in: News, The Latest | Tags: | Comments closed | Full Story »

Council May Adopt New Zoning Code Next Month

udo front 1Councilors have set a March 1 deadline to adopt the city’s new zoning code, but some want to see adoption done as early as next month.
January 16, 2013 | Posted in: News, The Latest | Tags: | Comments closed | Full Story »

Community Garden Rules Eased in New Zoning Code

community garden frontRaleigh City Council members Tuesday unanimously approved loosening regulations on community gardens to allow them in more parts of the city.
January 3, 2013 | Posted in: City Council, News, The Latest | Tags: , | Comments closed | Full Story »

Urban Farms, Gardens Debated for New Zoning Code

NCSU students work at Raleigh City Farm.Community gardens and an urban farm have started to gain popularity around Raleigh. But advocates say zoning restrictions are inhibiting future growth.
December 10, 2012 | Posted in: News, The Latest | Tags: , , | Comments closed | Full Story »

Planning Commission Approves 86-Foot Building for Hillsborough Street

Stanhope Village, under construction on Hillsborough Street.A controversial project on Hillsborough Street was given the OK by Planning Commissioners this week, but still needs City Council approval.

Backyard Cottage Debate Continues

An example of an accessory dwelling. This photo was taken on a property in Wake County, outside Raleigh city limits.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.
November 26, 2012 | Posted in: City Council, Getting to know your UDO, News, The Latest | Tags: , | Comments closed | Full Story »