Item:
Title
Ordinance - Zoning Map Change - Z2500025 (RTP Rezoning) (15min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: November 3, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to review and provide comments on the proposed zoning map change. A public hearing on this request is scheduled for November 24, 2025.
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 - Parcels Subject to RTP Rezoning
Attachment G - RTP 3.0 Presentation
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 Manager, Sara Young, AICP, Planning & Development Director.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board review and provide comments on the proposed zoning map change. A public hearing on this request is scheduled for November 24, 2025.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________