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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-11-24 | Pedestrian Passages and Crosswalks | This text change amends the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to allow pedestrian passages to substitute for streets in more situations. It also specifies narrower street widths at intersections to improve pedestrian safety and comfort. Finally, it amends the city’s Street Design Manual to specify the design of new pedestrian passages for improved safety. | Text Change Committee - June 18 | Hardin |
| TC-2-25 | Stormwater Items to Reflect State Law | This text change amends the Unified Development Ordinance to (1) exempt properties over one acre with one 1- or 2-unit dwelling from the full stormwater requirements if their limits of disturbance are less than one acre and (2) adopt the State’s definition of built-upon area. | Planning Commission - June 18 | Hoyt |
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-3-25 | Greenway Amendments | UDO updates designed to modernize Raleigh’s regulatory approach to Greenways, aligning it with community goals and leading standards | McCourt |
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-7-22 | (694-TC-488) | Co-Living | 11-19-24 | 12-19-24 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.