Item:
Title
Public Hearing - Zoning Map Change - RTP Rezoning (Z2500025) (15min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: November 24, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the Zoning Map Change RTP Rezoning (Z2500025), and consider the following motions:
Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Science and Research Park, Science and Research Park-Core, Industrial Light, Industrial Park, Office and Institutional, Residential Suburban-20, and Residential Rural, and establishing the same as University and College-3; and
Motion 2: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. Sec. 160D-605.
Summary
Durham County, in conjunction with the Research Triangle Foundation, proposes to change the zoning designation of 164 parcels of land totaling 5,059.19 acres (including right-of-way), encompassing the entirety of Research Triangle Park (RTP) within Durham County except for the Durham County Wildlife Club (located at 3616 Hopson Road). The current zoning is Science and Research Park (SRP), Science and Research Park-Core (SRP-C), Industrial Light (IL), Industrial Park (IP), Office and Institutional (OI), Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20), and Residential Rural (RR).
Attachments
Attachment A - Zoning Context Map
Attachment B - Aerial Map
Attachment C - Place Type Map
Attachment D - Zoning Map Change Report
Attachment E - Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review
Attachment F - Planning Commission Written Comments
Attachment G - Zoning Ordinance
Attachment H - Consistency Statement
Attachment I - RTP 3.0 Vision Plan
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment. Maintaining, protecting, and improving natural and built systems to support a sustainable Community.
Resource Persons: Aaron Cain, AICP, Senior Planning Supervisor and Sara Young, AICP, Planning & Development Director.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the Zoning Map Change RTP Rezoning (Z2500025), and if appropriate based on the comments received during the hearing, approve the ordinance change and consistency statement.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________