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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-3-23 | Clean Transportation Ordinance | Requirements for EV Capabale spaces; prohibition on drive-thrus in certain districts; and standards for pedestrian cross-access. | Planning Commission - April 23 | McDonald Hardin |
| TC-4-23 | Billboards | Modifies regulations for outdoor advertising signs | Committee of the Whole - April 25 | McDonald |
| TC-5-23 | Omnibus List 2023 | Corrects minor errors, clarifies current practices/procedures, and updates various sections to advance established policy goals. | Text Change Committee - April 17 | McDonald |
| TC-6-23 | Streetscape Plans and Custom Signage Plans | Revises existing streetscape plan process and creates new process for modified signage plans. | Planning Commission - April 23 | McDonald |
| TC-7-23 | Mordecai NCOD Amendments | Imposes minimum principal building separation and limitations on building feature encroachments. | Public Hearing - May 7 | Hodge |
| TC-1A-24 | Stormwater Design Manual Update | Updates to the Stormwater Design Manual | Text Change Committee - May 15 | Hoyt |
| TC-1B-24 | Stormwater Design Manual Updated UDO Related Changes | Updates to the Stormwater Design Manual | Text Change Committee - May 15 | Hoyt |
| TC-5-24 | Cameron Park NCOD Name Change | Changes the name of Cameron Park NCOD to Forest Park NCOD | Public Comment - May 1 | McDonald |
Pending Text Change Cases
Below you will find a list of text changes that are still being drafted.
| Case # | Case Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-20-20 | Permit Choice and Vested Rights | Codifies procedures for permit choice and vested rights. | York |
| TC-16-21 | Neighborhood Commercial | Expands allowances for stand-alone commercial uses in residential districts. | McDonald |
| TC-2-22 | Tree Preservation and Planting | Creates Tree Conservation Area requirements for lots 1-2 acres in size, create significant or heritage tree provisions require tree planting for smaller lots that don’t require tree conservation area. | McDonald |
| TC-7-22 | Co-Living | Creates a new group living use titled co-living. | Bucher |
| TC-2-24 | Omnibus 2024 | Corrects minor errors, clarifies current practices/procedures, and updates various sections to advance established policy goals. | McDonald |
| TC-3-24 | RHDC Updates | Revises historic preservation requirements and processes to align with state law. | Tully |
| TC-4-24 | Temporary and Accessory Emergency Shelters | Permits white flag and other similar shelters as temporary and accessory uses. | McDonald |
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-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-8-23 | (617-TC-478) | Appearance Commission Name Change | 4-2-24 | 5-1-24 |
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.