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A “text change” is a proposal to modify an adopted ordinance.
The engagement portal helps you stay informed and allow for your questions and comments about our upcoming proposed text changes.
Engagement Portal for Proposed Text Changes - You will also find comment cards for proposed text changes that are currently under public review. This is where you can ask questions about these text changes or leave comments for staff!
- Send your questions or comments to staff: textchanges@raleighnc.gov
- Contact the Planning Commission: planning.commission@raleighnc.gov
- Visit the Planning Commission webpage and sign up to attend a public meeting.
Active Text Change Cases (TC)
Below you will find a list of text changes that active.
| Case # | Case Name | Description | Status | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC-1-26 | School Lot Area Amendment | The proposed text amendment seeks to revise the use standards for Schools by removing the minimum 500‑square‑foot lot area requirement per enrolled student for schools located in Mixed Use zoning districts that does not immediately abut any area zoned R-1, R-2, R-4 or R-6. The existing standard would remain in place for all other locations. | City Council Public Hearing August 18, 2026 | Justin Bucher |
| TC-4-26 | Minor and Exempt Subdivision Regulations | The proposed text amendment proposes two primary changes: • Incorporate the State's exempt subdivision provisions, allowing certain small land divisions that meet specific criteria to be recorded without completing the City's standard subdivision review process. • Establish a minor subdivision process for qualifying subdivisions that would simplify review while continuing to require applicable public improvements when appropriate. | Public Comment until August 19, 2026 Text Change Committee August 19, 2026 | Justin Bucher |
Pending Text Change Cases
Below you will find a list of text changes that are still being drafted.
| Case # | Case Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| No pending cases at this time |
Recently Adopted Text Changes
Below you will find the most recent adopted text changes. For older approved cases, please see the Adopted Text Changes page.
| Text Change # | Ordinance # | Title | Adopted | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC-2A-24 | (693-TC-487) | Omnibus 2024 | 11-19-24 | 1-18-25 |
| TC-3-24 | (828-TC-494) | Historic Preservation and RHDC | 12-2-25 | 1-1-26 |
| TC-8-24 | (733-TC-489) | Townhouse Building Type Clarifications | 4-1-25 | 4-6-25 |
| TC-10-24 | (746-TC-490) | Cottage Court Garages | 5-20-25 | 6-19-25 |
| TC-11-24 | (785-TC-491) | Pedestrian Passages and Crosswalks | 9-2-25 | 10-1-25 |
| TC-1-25 | (832-TC-495) | 2023/2024 Omnibus Readoption | 1-6-26 | 1-11-26 |
| TC-2-25 | (786-TC-492) | Stormwater Items to Reflect State Law | 9-2-25 | 9-7-25 |
| TC-3-25 | (816-TC-493) | Greenway Amendments | 11-18-25 | 12-18-25 |
Text Changes to Zoning Conditions (TCZ)
A "text change to zoning conditions" proposal adds zoning conditions that may be submitted with a rezoning application and cases can be found on the Rezoning Cases webpage.