Development

Find resources for Raleigh development and planning below.

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City of Raleigh Planning & Development

City of Raleigh Comprehensive Planning

Open Data Raleigh

City of Raleigh Stormwater

Raleigh Historic Development Commission

Raleigh Zoning Cases

Neighborhood Meetings

Map Gallery

The City has gathered a variety of maps and made them available in a Map Gallery.The maps are print ready and come in multiple sizes. There are maps for City Council, Districts, Census Tracts, Zoning maps, leaf collection zones and others.

Rezoning Engagement Portal

The Rezoning Engagement Portal provides information about rezoning cases and the rezoning process. You can also ask questions about a specific rezoning case or leave comments for staff.

Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)

The Unified Development Ordinance, or UDO, contains most local regulations concerning the use and development of land and buildings, including zoning, subdivision, stormwater, and natural resource conservation. The UDO was adopted in 2013.

The UDO is updated via text changes.

Text Changes

City Council may amend the City Code, or laws of the City, through text changes to address new development trends or to correct issues with existing language in the code. These changes are also known as text amendments.

Citizens, City staff, and members of City Council can request changes in the City Code. City Council must hold a public hearing before amending the code.

Find adopted text changes here.

Overlay Districts

The City of Raleigh implements Character Preservation Overlay Districts in targeted areas to supplement the base zoning districts. Overlay districts are meant to achieve a specific purpose, such as preservation of existing neighborhood built characteristics, protecting public safety and welfare, or conserving natural areas.