Item:
Title
RTP 3.0: A Privately Initiated Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment (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 Unified Development Ordinance text amendment. The public hearing for this item is scheduled for the Board of Commissioners meeting on November 24, 2025.
Summary
TC2500001 is a privately-initiated text amendment request to amend multiple sections of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in order to expand the existing University and College District (UC and UC-2) standards to create a new zoning district (“UC-3”) and facilitate the inclusion of “large scientific and technical research parks” within the UC districts framework. This application will coincide with a zoning map change request that aligns with the existing Research Triangle Park (RTP) covenants (case number Z2500025).
Attachments
Attachment A - Application
Attachment B - Comprehensive Plan Alignment, per the Applicant
Attachment C - Campus Master Plan
Attachment D - Proposed Ordinance Language
Attachment E - Recorded Covenants
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: Robin Schultze, Principal Planner/Arborist, Sara Young, AICP, Planning & Development Director.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board review and provide comments on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance text amendment. The public hearing for this item is scheduled for the Board of Commissioners meeting on November 24, 2025.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________