City Council Afternoon Session
2025-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas and past minutes
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Full agenda at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7db02dc5-3b2b-4406-b6ab-1596ecdb836d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

Arts Commission
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting
Contact Raleigh Arts to request an item for the agenda. View agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs
Watch this Meeting Virtually
The public can view the Arts Commission meeting virtually.
July Arts Commission Meeting Webinar | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before an Arts Commission meeting. Public comment voicemails will be transcribed and become part of the public record. Comments will be posted to BoardDocs 30 minutes prior to the meeting. One comment per person per meeting is allowed.
To leave a public comment for the Arts Commission meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 6491
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Arts Commission

Dix Park Community Committee Meeting
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Community Committee is an advisory committee designed to represent the diversity of the community and bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the Dorothea Dix Park project. This committee provides guidance and recommendations to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement.
View Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Outreach at Green Road Community Library
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Green Road Community Library, 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
August 20
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
4101 Green Road

Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2025-08-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Planning Commission Text Change Committee

NOTE: The City of Raleigh has launched a new agenda management portal called “eScribe” that will improve access and transparency for Planning Commission Text Change Committee meeting agendas and minutes.
We’re excited to share that the August 20 Planning Commission Text Change Committee agenda is now live and can be accessed through the new City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.

Public Meeting – August 20, 2025

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Text Change Committee will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, August 20 at 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building in conference room 305.
If you are interested in participating, please email Justin.Rametta@raleighnc.gov. Please include your name, address, and the case you would like to comment on.
For more information about the meeting, please visit the Planning Commission webpage.

Design Review Commission -- CANCELLED
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Design Review Commission public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more.
Drop-in hours will be held March – December at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Thursday, August 21
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Marsh Creek Community Center; 3050 N. New Hope Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public.
This meeting will be streamed for public viewing – watch meeting.
The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Jazz in the Square
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Jazz in the Square returns to Moore Square with live performances from some of the Triangle’s top jazz musicians.
This free concert series invites you to kick back with friends, enjoy great food, and soak in the soulful sounds of summer in Downtown Raleigh.
Evening features:

Food trucks on-site
Wine & beer available for purchase
Space for blankets and chairs for lawn seating

2025 Lineup

Aug. 14 – Patrick McGrew Trio and Também
Aug. 21 – Rescheduled from Aug. 7
Aug. 28 – NCCU Jazz Collective
Sept. 11 – Enloe Jazz Ambassadors and Juno Hill
Sept. 18 – Shirlette Ammons
Sept. 25 – Brevan Hampden y sus Hermanos

Let’s make the city swing—join us under the stars!
Presented in partnership with Downtown Raleigh Alliance and Sleepy Cat Records.
Details
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2231, 2221 and 2211 S. New Hope Road
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Barwell Road Elementary School Cafeteria, 3925 Barwell Road
August 21
6:30 p.m.
Z-14-25
Barwell Road Elementary School Cafeteria
2231, 2221 and 2211 S New Hope Road
Post-Submittal
CX-5-CU TO CX-5-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Charles Walker

District C meeting with Councilor Corey Branch
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
District C residents meeting. Attend to hear updates on what is happening in our district. Also get questions answered on issues and concerns that impact our district.
Thursday August 21,2025 Biltmore Hills Community Center 2615 Fitzgerald Drive 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Please share and attend this important meeting

Coffee and Conversations
2025-08-22 09:00 - 10:00 | A Place At the Table, 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
This month, we’re focusing on sustainability efforts around Raleigh We’ll feature guests from The Great Raleigh Cleanup and the City’s Office of Sustainability.
These events are meant to be friendly and welcoming, with open conversations about important topics. There won’t be a set agenda—just a chance to listen, share, and learn from each other.
Register now – space is limited!
Date: Aug. 22
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: A Place at the Table, 300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC 27601

Dix Park Leadership Committee
2025-08-22 09:00 - 10:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Leadership Committee exists to provide guidance to City staff, the Conservancy, and other partners on the implementation of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan. The Leadership Committee is supported by City staff and will make recommendations to the Raleigh City Council, which has final approval on the implementation of the Master Plan.
Dix Park Leadership Committee Meetings take place at the Dix Park Chapel the fourth Tuesday of every month with exception of summer break and winter holidays.
View meeting agendas and minutes

Fourth Ward Events
2025-08-22 17:30 - 18:00 | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
August 22nd Fourth Ward Tour leaving Shaw University Ester Hall at 5.30. The tours are 20 minutes long

August 23rd Fourth Ward Reunion Roberts Park Community Center 1pm to 5pm

August 24th Fourth Ward Gospel Extravaganza at Fletcher Hall from 4pm to 7pm Free

Green Road's Teen Hang Night
2025-08-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
If you’re looking for a place to hang out with your friends for the night, Green Road’s Teen Hang Night is the place to be.
The night will be filled with lots of free fun, which consists of making TikTok videos, video game competitions, basketball games, DJ, and other activities. Bring a friend to come have a great time!
Location: Green Road Community Center
Ages: 11-17
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Moore Square’s Back-to-School Bash this Saturday
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a fun day of Back to School Nostalgia with hands-on activities and a mini-vendor market, and food trucks.
This event is for all ages. Enjoy arts and crafts, lawn games, and retro vibes to tap into all those back-to-school core memories.
The PNC Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure will also be on-site to help parents learn about the importance of early childhood education through fun activities with their children.
Location: Moore Square
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Fourth Ward Events
2025-08-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610

Closing Reception: July-August Gallery Exhibitions at Sertoma Arts Center
2025-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join us at Sertoma Arts Center on Saturday, August 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a closing reception. Meet the artists, learn about their work and creative processes, and enjoy an afternoon at the Sertoma Arts Center.
About the Exhibition
Sertoma Arts Center’s July-August Exhibit features Cheryl McCardle’s exhibit “Transcendent Expressions” in the Raleigh Room, Kenneth Eugene Peters exhibit “STRUCTURE & LIGHT: Architectural Paintings by Kenneth Eugene Peters” in the Hall Gallery, works by Alexandra Zuckerman in the Wall Case, and “Handbuilding Showcase” a collection of works by the talented students of Steve Karloski and Dr. Tim Cherry in the Display Cases.
Learn more about the Exhibition at Sertoma Arts Center.

Fourth Ward Gospel Extravaganza August 24th from 4pm.till 7pm Fletcher Hall
2025-08-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Fletcher Hall, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

Community Engagement Board - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
2025-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Policy Subcommittee meeting.

Community Engagement Board - Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2025-08-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Equity Subcommittee meeting. This meeting will be held online.
Join the meeting virtually

Explore Career Opportunities with the City of Raleigh – Virtual Information Session
2025-08-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact? Join the City of Raleigh’s Virtual Information Sessions to learn about open roles and exciting career opportunities across various departments. Whether you’re passionate about public service, skilled in finance, dedicated to public safety, or anything in between, the city offers a variety positions that help shape the future of our vibrant community.
Attend these sessions to get detailed insights into job openings, the recruitment process, and benefits, all from the comfort of your home. Don’t miss the chance to start your career with the City of Raleigh – register today and take the first step toward making a difference!
Departments Attending:

Finance
Engineering (Vehicle Fleet Services)

Date: Thursday, Sept. 25
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Register online

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Drive
2025-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
August 25
6 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD & R-6-CU w/SRPOD TO CX-4-CU & RX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
D (ETJ)

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1613 Battery Drive
2025-08-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
August 25
6:30 p.m.
Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27610
1613 Battery Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-4 & R-10 TO R-10-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Toby Coleman

Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting
2025-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Agenda

Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, August 25, 2025, 7:00-9:00 pm

Eastgate Park Community Center

4200 Quail Hollow Drive

1) 7:00 Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC

2) 7:05 Review and Approval of June 2025 Minutes

3) 7:10 Sergeant Garcia, Raleigh Police Department

Activity and Crime Stats Report for Midtown

Question and Answer

4) 7:30 Update on Eastgate Park Dam Rehabilitation

Greg Marshall, Senior Engineer

Engineering Services Department, Raleigh Stormwater

5) 7:45 Update on The Hollows Community Garden

Sharon Floyd McCracken, Chairman

6) 8:00 Anderson Forest Missing Middle Subdivision Case SUB-0037-2025

3222 and 3224 Six Forks Road to 18 Town Homes

Martha Browning Midgette, Anderson Forest Resident

7) 8:30 City Council Updates

Mitchell Silver, District A

Christina Jones, District E

8) 8:50 Old / New Business, Announcements, Remarks

9) 9:00 Adjournment

In Person Location:

Eastgate Park Community Center

4200 Quail Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609

Zoom Meeting Link:

Available by Request

Visit our Midtown CAC Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/MidtownCAC

Dix Park Leadership Committee
2025-08-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603

Planning Commission
2025-08-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – August 26, 2025

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, August 26 at 10 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11.
For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.
Agenda is at:
https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c88c5123-57c0-49fe-99e1-d5b949fa29f2&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal on the Thursday before the meeting date. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Safe, Vibrant, & Healthy Community Committee
2025-08-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR
ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

B.1 Item 24-03: Digital Signage and Digital Billboards
Justin Rametta, Planning and Development
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Planning and Development staff will provide an overview of previous Council discussions of off- premise signage from 2023-2024, and provide options for potential Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments.

B.2 Item 24-02: Hours of Operation – Commercial Trash Pickup
The City Attorney’s Office initiated contact with solid waste haulers to gather information regarding early morning collection practices and to assess the potential impacts of a proposed amendment to the noise ordinance. A feedback form was distributed, and the responses have been compiled into the attached chart.

C. PENDING ITEMS
• Item 24-01: Commercial and Residential Use – Conflicts (3/18/25) & Intersection of Hospitality/Nightlife Areas and Residential (5/6/25)

D. ADJOURNMENT

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2025-08-26 17:00 - 18:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us for the Public Art and Design Board meeting from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Public Art and Design Board will meet in person at John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or join the meeting virtually.

Impact Partner Grant Information Session
2025-08-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you ready to bring your bold ideas to life and help build a stronger, more sustainable Raleigh?
Join us for an interactive information session to learn all about the Impact Partner Grant—a unique opportunity to receive funding for innovative projects that drive economic growth, support community well-being, and enhance environmental resilience.
We’ll walk you through:

What the Impact Partner Grant is all about
The types of proposals we’re looking for
Who’s eligible to apply
How to navigate the application process
Key dates and deadlines

This is your chance to ask questions, get clear on the details, and feel confident heading into the application process. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or returning with a fresh idea, we’re here to help you make it happen.
Register now!
