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Raleigh Council Gets its Turn with New Zoning Code
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The City Council will spend Monday afternoons discussing the Unified Development Ordinance. Continue Reading →
Filed under: City Council, News, The Latest, Councilor Thomas Crowder, raleigh, raleigh city council, Raleigh Planning Department, udo
Council Roundup: Push for Four-Year Terms Fizzles
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Without enough public input, City Councilors decided to discard the discussion of extending council terms from two to four years. The council also begins its review of the UDO, approves two loans for downtown Raleigh businesses and puts Red Hat's name in lights. Continue Reading →
Filed under: City Council, News, The Latest, Bonner Gaylord, Claremont Real Estate, downtown loan program, John Odom, Nancy McFarlane
Blame it on the Rain: Changes Coming to Stormwater Regs
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Downtown Raleigh needs a new stormwater system. New water quality regulations could require more management control on existing development, but who is going to pay for it? Continue Reading →
Filed under: City Council, News, The Latest, Ben Brown, Danny Bowden, neuse river, skyhouse, Steven Schuster
Planning Commission Finishes UDO Review
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The Raleigh Planning Commission finished its review of the Unified Development Ordinance and will present its recommendations to the City Council next month. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Getting to know your UDO, News, Christine Darges, Isabel Mattox, Linda Harris Edmisten, Planning Commission, udo
The Great Granny Flat Debate
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Residents and city officials debate backyard cottages and their potential benefits and problems. Continue Reading →
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Planning Commissioners Don’t Like Proposed Public Hearing Rule
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Under the new zoning code, city councilors will not be compelled to hold public hearings on certain cases, a policy that didn't sit well with many Planning Commission members this week. Continue Reading →
Filed under: City Council, News, The Latest, 2030 comprehensive plan, City Council, Planning Commission, public hearing, udo
Council Roundup: North Raleigh Quarry Expansion Approved
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The City Council Tuesday approved a rezoning application that would permit the Martin Marietta quarry to expand. Councilors also showed their opposition to Citizens United, agreed to research changes to the food truck law and said no to a gate on a public street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: City Council, News, The Latest, comprehensive plan, food trucks, marietta, quarry, udo
Council Roundup: New Mint Tenant Contract Approved
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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. Continue Reading →
Filed under: City Council, Getting to know your UDO, News, council, Mint, noise, public safety, signage
Raleigh City Council Roundup: Residential Watering Restriction Lifted
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Raleigh residents get the go-ahead to water their lawns any day of the week after the City Council Tuesday lifted a four-year restriction. In other council business, Creedmoor Road will receive new sidewalks and the UDO will go before committee. Continue Reading →