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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-8-24 | Townhouse Building Type Clarifications | Clarifies the existing Townhouse building type description | City Council - March 18 | Carson |
| TC-10-24 | Cottage Court Garages | This text change amends the Unified Development Ordinance to amend the definition of “Gross Floor Area” by removing attached garages from the calculation. | Text Change Committee - March 19 | Hodge |
Pending Text Change Cases
Below you will find a list of text changes that are still being drafted.
| Case # | Case Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-3-24 | RHDC Updates | Revises historic preservation requirements and processes to align with state law. | Tully |
| TC-9-24 | Missing Middle Infill Compatibility Standards | Revises the infill compatibility standards for missing middle housing. | Bucher |
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-19-21 | (517-TC-479) | Protective Yards | 6-6-23 | 7-13-23 |
| TC-1-22 | (518-TC-480) | Mobile Retail | 6-6-23 | 9-4-23 |
| TC-6-22 | (457-TC-476) | Permit government-owned water and wastewater treatment plants as a Limited Use in the R-1, IX- and IH- districts. | 1-17-23 | 2-16-23 |
| TC-7-22 | (694-TC-488) | Co-Living | 11-19-24 | 12-19-24 |
| TC-8-22 | (458-TC-477) | Self-Service Storage in OP District | 1-17-23 | 2-16-23 |
| TC-1-23 | (500-TC-478) | Stormwater Management Regulations | 4-18-23 | 5-1-23 |
| TC-2-23 | (563-TC-481) | -TOD Revisions | 10-3-23 | 11-2-23 |
| TC-3-23 | (639-TC-479) | Clean Transportation Ordinance | 6-4-24 | 7-4-24 |
| TC-5-23 | (661-TC-481) | Omnibus List 2023 | 8-20-24 | 9-19-24 |
| TC-6-23 | (640-TC-480) | Streetscape Plans and Custom Signage Plans | 6-4-24 | 8-3-24 |
| TC-8-23 | (617-TC-478) | Appearance Commission Name Change | 4-2-24 | 5-1-24 |
| TC-1A-24 | (665-TC-482) | Stormwater Design Manual Updates | 9-3-24 | 11-2-24 |
| TC-1B-24 | (666-TC-483) | Stormwater Design Manual Updates - Related Changes | 9-3-24 | 11-3-24 |
| TC-2A-24 | (693-TC-487) | Omnibus 2024 | 11-19-24 | 1-18-25 |
| TC-4-24 | (683-TC-485) | Temporary and Accessory Emergency Shelters | 10-15-24 | 11-14-24 |
| TC-5-24 | (667-TC-484) | Cameron Park NCOD Name Change | 9-3-24 | 10-3-24 |
| TC-6-24 | (692-TC-486) | Update and Rename the Public Utilities Manual | 11-19-24 | 12-19-24 |
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.