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Z-05-26 — Assemblage Re-Rezoning
This rezoning case involves an assemblage of properties on New Bern Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended approval in their May 19, 2026 report. The public hearing is scheduled for June 16, 2026.
Z-48-25 — rezoning
Case Z-48-25 involves rezoning of multiple parcels associated with REX Hospital on Blue Ridge Road and Lake Boone Trail in Raleigh. The Planning Commission recommends approval of this rezoning request.
53-2689 — rezoning
This is a rezoning case in Southeast Raleigh near Rock Quarry Road and Wall Store Road involving a larger residential development with potential commercial uses. The project will dedicate additional right-of-way and construct new internal streets, with traffic impacts requiring monitoring at nearby intersections. Neighboring properties may be affected by land use changes and development intensity on the rezoned site.
Z-81-21 — Mixed-use development with residential and commercial uses
This rezoning increases maximum height from 3 to 4 stories while maintaining existing entitlements including a 20-unit-per-acre residential density cap and 300,000-square-foot nonresidential use limits. The project is located in a designated City Growth Center near a planned I-540 interchange and is consistent with the comprehensive plan's mixed-use and housing diversity policies.
Z-51-2025 — Commercial mixed-use development (retail, office/medical, residential) up to three stories
This case proposes rezoning 3.93 acres from residential (R-1) to commercial mixed-use (CX-3-CU), permitting up to 100 residential units or 40,000 sq ft of retail, or 80,000 sq ft of office, or mixed combinations, with specific use prohibitions and a 20-foot protective yard buffer along certain adjacent properties. The rezoning allows mixed-use development on a site currently in Raleigh's ETJ that would eventually be annexed, with binding conditional use restrictions limiting certain uses (rest homes, cemeteries, adult establishments, detention facilities, dormitories, telecommunication towers, and vape shops).
Z-12-26 — rezoning
This rezoning case for property on Rock Quarry Road would permit additional building height. The case is scheduled for hearing on June 9, 2026, with a Planning Commission action deadline of August 8, 2026.
Z-19-25 — rezoning
This rezoning increases the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on the 405 & 416 Dorothea Drive property and expands entitlements for residential, commercial, and office uses. The maximum allowable height would increase from 3 to 12 stories, and the project requires dedicated affordable housing units. Developers should evaluate whether this significant increase in density and height aligns with their development plans for Downtown Raleigh's District D.
Z-08-2026 — Mixed residential, retail, and office uses
Two adjacent parcels totaling 1.52 acres on Rock Quarry Road are proposed for rezoning from residential (R-4) to neighborhood mixed-use (NX-3-PL), which would allow retail, office, and multiple residential building types in a transit-emphasis corridor area. The rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's moderate-scale residential guidance and infill development policies, though properties require annexation to connect to city services.
Z-54-25 — 4-story apartment complex
This rezoning case proposes a multi-story residential apartment complex in an area with significant constraints including airport overlay restrictions that prohibit residential use due to noise concerns, and substantial traffic impacts on already-congested Briarcreek parkway with limited public transit access. The case has been deferred due to multiple environmental, traffic, and airport compatibility concerns that require further investigation and neighbor engagement.
US-401 — pd_amendment
This request would amend an existing Planned Development to increase the maximum number of dwelling units allowed, permit additional building types, and enable mixed residential, commercial, and office uses on the site. The applicant has submitted revisions to add vape shops to prohibited uses and require a 20-foot Type 2 Protective Yard for non-residential development along western and southern property lines. The Planning Commission decision deadline is July 25, 2026.
Z-50-24 — Co-op grocery store with second-floor event space and gymnasium, plus health and wellness center
Fertile Ground Food Cooperative seeks to rezone a Garner Road site from R-10 to Commercial Mixed Use to develop a grocery store with event space and health/wellness center, with up to 5 stories allowed for development flexibility. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with conditions including prohibiting vape and tobacco stores. The project benefits from neighborhood support, proximity to transit, and will respect existing deed-restricted permanent open space.
Z-08-26 — rezoning
This rezoning request would allow increased residential density and expanded use types including residential, commercial, and office at two parcels on Rock Quarry Road. The change would permit additional building types beyond what is currently allowed. Developers interested in mixed-use projects in this corridor should monitor this case, as approval could signal neighborhood zoning changes.
Z-09-26 — Community Mixed Use (removes split zoning to allow commercial/mixed-use development in Frequent Transit Area)
This rezoning consolidates split-zoned property (OX-3-PL & R-4) into unified OX-3-PL zoning for 2.02 acres in a Frequent Transit Area, reducing maximum units from 84 to 78 while slightly reducing office and retail square footage. Neighbors raised concerns about stormwater runoff impacts, nuisances from existing mobile blood drive operations, adequacy of tree buffers, and property value impacts on adjacent residential properties.
TC-19-17 — Schools (public or private, K-12) without minimum lot area per pupil requirements in DX district
This case amends the school lot area requirement citywide by removing the 500 square foot per enrollee standard for schools located in the DX (Downtown) district. The change provides flexibility for schools to be sited on smaller properties in downtown areas while maintaining the standard elsewhere in the city.
XXX-2026 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This comprehensive plan amendment reduces minimum lot area requirements for schools in Mixed Use zoning districts, eliminating the 500 sq ft per pupil standard for schools that do not abut single-family zones. Schools seeking to expand or locate on smaller, transit-accessible sites in Mixed Use districts will benefit from increased flexibility, making compact urban school siting viable without triggering variance requirements.
TCZ-02-26 — other
This is a Planning Commission review of case TCZ-02-26 at 4601 Creedmoor Rd with a staff recommendation for approval. The case will be heard at the June 9, 2026 meeting, though a public hearing is scheduled for July 7, 2036. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in this Creedmoor Rd location.
RCMP-0261 — Mixed-use development with up to 725 dwelling units, 175,000 SF office, and 65,000 SF retail, subject to conditional use restrictions
This 31.58-acre rezoning near the RDU Airport changes the zoning from restricted industrial and rural residential to a mixed-use district allowing up to 725 dwelling units plus office and retail. The proposal removes airport noise overlay protections (AOD) and requires noise-reduction conditions for residential units, avigation easements, and includes development intensity caps limiting uses through alternative scenarios. The case involves significant community opposition regarding traffic impacts on narrow Leesville Road, school capacity, and compatibility with surrounding single-family residential areas.
IX-3-PK-AOD — Residential and/or mixed-use development
Mill Creek is seeking to rezone two properties on Leesville Road and Shady Grove Road from Rural Residential with Airport Overlays to Office Mixed Use with up to four stories under Conditional Use. This rezoning would enable mixed-use and residential development on currently rural-zoned land within airport noise overlay areas.
IX-3-PK-AOD-SHOD-2 — rezoning
This rezoning case involves approximately 31.80 acres across three parcels on Leesville Road and Shady Grove Road, with the applicant (Mill Creek Residential Trust) seeking to rezone from rural/agricultural zoning to OX (Office-Mixed Use) zoning. The property includes multiple owners and crosses county lines between Wake and Durham counties, with adjacent property owner meetings held prior to the May 26, 2026 hearing date.
SR-1646 — Mixed-use development including residential, commercial, and office uses
This rezoning would dramatically increase residential capacity from approximately 25 units to up to 725 units by introducing OX zoning with PL frontage and permitting apartment and townhome development currently prohibited by the AOD overlay. The project is located near industrial uses and four hazardous waste facilities, with floodplain constraints from Sycamore Creek affecting all three properties, and would require T.W. Alexander Drive extension and significant roadway improvements per the Street Plan.
OX-4-PL-CU — Mixed-use development permitting up to 400 residential dwelling units, 85,000 sq. ft. of office uses, 65,000 sq. ft. of retail uses, or combinations thereof; office/research and development uses
This rezoning would convert 31.58 acres of industrial and rural-zoned land near Raleigh's airport into mixed-use office and residential development, allowing up to 400 residential units combined with various commercial uses. The project requires annexation of Durham County properties and is subject to airport noise mitigation conditions including noise-attenuating construction standards and avigation easements. Significant community opposition was raised regarding traffic impacts, wildlife concerns, and inconsistency with the existing Future Land Use Map.
AX-44-25 — rezoning
A rezoning request for three properties in northwest Raleigh at the Durham/Wake County boundary involving two parcels in Raleigh's ETJ and one in Durham County eligible for annexation. The request is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map but consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Urban Form Map.
Z-11-26 — rezoning
This rezoning request at 3901 Stratford Court in District E was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission to be consistent with adjacent neighboring development. The applicant opposed conditional use restrictions, citing fairness concerns compared to other similarly-zoned parcels in the area, and the Commission agreed that no house-to-house buffer was necessary.
Z-46-25 — Add a community room to a voided area in building
This rezoning request seeks to allow the addition of a community room to an existing Downtown Raleigh building at South West and West Lenoir Streets. The project requires rezoning due to current height restrictions that would be exceeded by the new occupied room. The rezoning was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission.
Z-57-25 — rezoning
Rezoning case for 8020 Litchford Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction south of I-540 was approved unanimously by the Planning & Zoning Commission. This approval allows the property to be used under a new zoning designation, which may affect development feasibility and land use compatibility in that corridor area.
Z-35-25 — rezoning
A zoning case for the property at 7929 Ligon Mill Rd is scheduled for public hearing on May 19, 2026. The Planning Commission recommended approval in their April 21, 2026 report. Developers should monitor this case if interested in development or land transactions in this area.
Z-39-25 — rezoning
This rezoning case at 319 Heck St has a Public Hearing scheduled for May 19, 2026, with the Planning Commission recommending approval as of their April 21, 2026 report. The case appears to be advancing favorably through the approval process.
Z-37-25 — rezoning
Case Z-37-25 involves an assemblage of property on Avent Ferry Rd and has received a staff recommendation for approval. The public hearing was previously held on 4/21/26, with the Planning Commission recommending approval as of 3/4/26.
N-0061-17 — Build out existing void space on mezzanine level as a community room for condo residents
This rezoning of the Fairweather Condominiums from DX-5-UL to DX-7-UL in downtown Raleigh will allow completion of an existing mezzanine-level community room without increasing the building's physical height. The property generates minimal additional vehicular trips (21 AM, 23 PM peak hour), well below the city's traffic impact analysis thresholds.
23-2017 — Residential infill development with detached houses at maximum 6 units per acre
This rezoning request seeks to rezone a 22.24-acre portion of property at 8020 Litchford Rd from R-1, R-4, and R-10-CU to R-6-CU to enable infill residential development. The proposal is conditioned to limit development to detached houses with a maximum density of 6 units per acre, and to prohibit certain uses including cemeteries, telecommunication towers, golf courses, and outdoor sports facilities. The project is positioned as providing additional housing supply while maintaining compatibility with surrounding single-family neighborhoods.
Z-23-2017 — Residential development with variety of housing types (detached houses and townhouses)
This case proposes amendments to conditional use district zoning on a 20.27-acre vacant site to allow development with increased housing variety while slightly reducing overall density entitlements from approximately 80 units to 121 units through revised conditions. The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map for Low Scale Residential, supporting mixed-income neighborhoods with housing options, though the site has limited transit access and fire response time deficiencies.
21-2025 — Healthcare campus with hospital, medical facilities, retail, restaurants, and commercial uses for employee and user convenience
A rezoning request for approximately 61 acres at the Rex Hospital campus from Office Mixed Use (OX-12-UL) to Campus Master Plan (CMP) district to facilitate long-range healthcare facility expansion and development. The proposal allows heights up to 20 stories in central areas with stepped-down heights at edges, includes mixed-use campus development, and is designed to support future growth while protecting adjacent residential areas and neighborhoods. This is a major institutional rezoning in a transit-accessible location near I-440 and I-40.
Z-03-26 — rezoning
This downtown rezoning consolidates two parcels (0.41 acres) under a unified DX-20-SH zoning, allowing up to 20-story mixed-use development and aligning the Comprehensive Plan with Downtown Mixed Use designation. The rezoning is projected to generate 92 new vehicle trips during peak hours but does not trigger a full Traffic Impact Analysis per city standards, though one may be required at site permit review.
Z-14-22 — Mixed-use development with residential and office uses
This amendment to the original Z-14-22 conditions modifies height and public art requirements specifically for 117 Glenwood Avenue, allowing removal of the 12-story height cap on the rear portion and eliminating the public art installation requirement. The proposal increases allowable density substantially, enabling up to 189 residential units and 145,969 square feet of office space, though it creates some inconsistency with Future Land Use Map height guidance for the Office & Residential Mixed Use portion of the site. The change is generally consistent with downtown development goals and transit-oriented policies, though height limitations in downtown transition areas remain a consideration.
OX-7-CU-TOD — Expanded retail and commercial uses not restricted by current limitations on multi-tenant buildings, floor area, and hours of operation
This rezoning case involves two properties: 617 West Jones Street (currently OX- zoning) seeks to rezone to DX- and change frontage from Detached to Shopfront, while removing the North Boylan NCOD overlay that limits height to 24 feet. 117 Glenwood Avenue (currently DX- zoning) seeks to remove previously approved zoning conditions. The changes would allow greater commercial entitlement and increased building heights, particularly at the West Jones Street property.
Z-3-26 — Dense, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development with increased building height to 20 stories
This rezoning would combine two downtown parcels and remove conditional use restrictions from the 117 Glenwood Avenue property while eliminating the North Boylan Neighborhood Conservation Overlay from 617 West Jones Street, allowing for a unified 20-story mixed-use development. The request is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map but consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan's downtown revitalization policies. The project would increase building heights and density in a transit-rich downtown area near multiple GoRaleigh routes, supporting pedestrian-oriented development and ground-floor retail activation.
Z-25-25 — rezoning
This rezoning request for the New Bern Avenue assemblage encourages mixed-use transit-oriented development along a Bus Rapid Transit corridor, allowing increased heights and new housing types such as apartments and townhouses. The proposal aims to support affordable housing through density bonuses and reduce car dependency for residents near transit, though it may create height and scale transitions with adjacent lower-density residential neighborhoods.
NX-3-UL-CU — rezoning
This rezoning request would change three hospital-related parcels totaling approximately 61 acres from OX-12-UL to Campus Master Plan District zoning. The proposal affects major healthcare infrastructure and will likely impact traffic, parking, building heights, and neighborhood character in the Blue Ridge Road and Lake Boone Trail corridor.
Z-44-26 — Hospital campus and associated medical facilities with potential residential component (up to 500 units)
Rex Hospital is rezoning 61.21 acres from OX-12-UL to Campus Master Plan (CMP) zoning to consolidate development intensity around the central hospital campus with height step-downs to neighboring residential areas. The proposal shifts from a maximum 12-story, mixed-use entitlement to a 7-20 story specialized hospital campus that restricts residential units from 13,882 to 500 and reduces gross floor area from 24 million to 9.7 million square feet. This rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Institutional land use designation and supports policies for health care industry expansion.
Z-92-22 — Mixed-use development with increased building heights and residential entitlement
This rezoning request complies with state law changes made in late 2024 that reverted certain parcels to their pre-Z-92-22 zoning districts. The case would permit more diverse mixed-use development, increased building heights, and expanded residential entitlement across affected parcels. The public hearing remains open with additional comment time available before the June 27, 2026 Planning Commission action deadline.
Z-44-25 — rezoning
A rezoning request for Jones Ridge Trail north of Louisburg Road and Lillie Liles Road in District B upon annexation. Neighborhood concerns were raised during community meetings, with transition conditions proposed in response. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
Z-43-25 — 52 residential units
This rezoning request seeks to increase density from R-6 to R-10 for approximately 52 residential units on Litchford Road. The Planning Commission voted 8-1 to deny the rezoning, citing transportation concerns including inadequate street infrastructure (no curb and gutter, width below UDO standards) that would generate 158 additional vehicle trips daily, as well as environmental health concerns regarding stormwater runoff and septic system impacts on neighboring properties.
Z-4-11X-XX — pd_amendment
This case involves amending conditions for a 4.71-acre Shopping Center Conditional Use District property to modify permitted uses, operational restrictions, and site design standards. The amendment updates conditions originally dated May 2, 2011, with detailed specifications for retail uses, building height, buffers, landscaping, hours of operation, and signage that affect development feasibility on this property.
Z-04-11 — Expanded commercial uses including retail, office, and mixed-use development
This amendment expands permitted commercial uses, extends operating hours, and removes certain restrictions at a 4.71-acre commercial site in the Crabtree Valley area while maintaining existing buffers and design limitations for adjacent residential neighborhoods. The changes support commercial development in a transit-accessible growth center and are consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The site currently meets the same zoning designation (CX-3-PL-CU) but with revised conditions that maintain the 45,000 sq ft commercial cap and 3-story height limit while offering greater use flexibility.
42-5860 — rezoning
This is a rezoning case for a 4.71-acre mixed-use commercial site at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Creedmoor Road in northwest Raleigh, currently containing a shopping center with retail tenants. The rezoning includes extensive conditions governing buffers, landscaping, signage, hours of operation, and architectural design to mitigate impacts on adjacent residential neighborhoods including the Brookhaven Subdivision. The case is consistent with the Future Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan, making it relevant to developers considering retail or commercial projects in the area.
42-2327 — other
This is a Planning Commission certified recommendation with conditions for development at 4601 Creedmoor Road, including specific requirements for building height (35 feet max, 42 feet with entry features), site lighting, loading areas, and protective yards. The conditions impose detailed operational restrictions including trash collection hours (8 AM-9 PM weekdays, 9 AM-9 PM weekends) and require lighting plans to protect adjacent properties from excess illumination.
CX-3-PL-CU — Retail and office uses including bookstore, music store, electronics store, office supplies, housewares, gifts, florist, pharmacy, and various service shops with restricted commercial uses and expanded hours of operation
The applicant seeks to modify conditional use restrictions on a 4.71-acre mixed-use commercial site at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Creedmoor Road by expanding permitted retail and office uses while prohibiting residential, vehicle sales, bars, and adult establishments. The request maintains protective yard requirements and is consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.
Z-15-25 — rezoning
This rezoning case for a portion of Randleigh Farm at a major road intersection in District C received unanimous Planning & Zoning approval. The applicant made updates since a previous meeting, including changes to height restrictions from IX-5 to IX-3. Developers should track this case if they have interests or operations in this District C location.
Z-31-25 — rezoning
This rezoning case at 516 N Blount St was denied on 4/7/26 with a staff recommendation for denial. The case was heard by the Planning Commission on 3/4/26 and is being presented to the council at the 4/14/26 meeting, making it a denied request unlikely to affect your development plans in this location.
Z-40-25 — rezoning
This rezoning case involves two properties at 831 Wake Forest Rd and 904 Mordecai Dr in Raleigh. The Planning Commission recommends approval based on their report from March 4, 2026, with a public hearing scheduled for April 7, 2026.
Z-29-25 — rezoning
A rezoning case for properties at 1116 & 1126 Trailwood Dr is scheduled for public hearing on April 7, 2026. The Planning Commission has recommended approval as of their March 4, 2026 report. This case may affect development potential or land use on these Raleigh properties.
NX-5-UL-CU — Neighborhood Mixed Use including residential (apartments, townhomes), office, and commercial retail (capped at 150,000 SF, with supermarkets prohibited)
A 7.02-acre office property in North Raleigh is proposed to rezone from OX-3-PL-CU/OX-3-PL to NX-5-UL-CU, allowing increased height (up to 5 stories vs. 3), greater residential density (404 vs. 291 units), and substantially more retail entitlement (capped at 150,000 SF vs. 4,000 SF under current zoning). The proposed conditions prohibit supermarkets and certain uses, and the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Midtown small area plan guidance.
Z-53-25 — rezoning
This rezoning request would expand housing supply and allow greater building heights in District A. The entitlements would increase for residential, office, and commercial uses or combinations thereof, making this relevant if you have projects seeking increased density and mixed-use flexibility in this Raleigh location.
Z-01-26 — rezoning
This rezoning case for three downtown Raleigh parcels in District C was approved by the Planning Commission with a 7-1 vote. The case involves discussion of building-to requirements, setbacks, and streetscape standards for what appears to be a redevelopment project with retail/commercial components along multiple street frontages (Martin, Dawson, and Commerce Place).
Z-52-25 — rezoning
A rezoning request for 3470 Blue Ridge Road (170 ft west of Blue Ridge Road and Morningside Drive intersection) was unanimously approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 24, 2026. The project involves stormwater management considerations and discussions regarding sidewalk and height requirements. This approved rezoning may affect the availability or density of developable land in District E.
Z-38-25 — rezoning
This rezoning case on Trailwood Drive involves changes to zoning conditions with density concerns raised by nearby residents. The Planning Commission approved the rezoning with a 7-3 vote, contingent on City Council consideration of staff-suggested changes. Developers should monitor the conditions imposed and enforcement mechanisms, particularly regarding flood plain impact and frontage requirements.
Z-36-25 — rezoning
This rezoning case involves two parcels at 3621 & 3703 Page Road in Raleigh, TX. The Planning & Zoning Commission is recommending approval. Developers should monitor the upcoming public hearings scheduled for 3/17/26 and 4/21/26 to understand the proposed zoning changes and their implications.
Z-78-21 — Mixed-use development with residential units, retail, and office space
This rezoning request increases the maximum height allowance from 5 stories to 20 stories on a 1.28-acre downtown site, enabling a high-density mixed-use development. The project maintains similar residential unit capacity (434 vs. 442 units) while slightly decreasing retail space but increasing office space. Key conditions preserve the historic W Martin Street façade (first 85 feet), require Main Street streetscape standards on S Dawson Street, and mandate public plaza and pedestrian amenities on Commerce Place.
Z-50-25 — Mixed-use residential development with a maximum of 54 principal dwelling units
This rezoning request seeks to increase residential density from 32 to 54 units on 3.79 acres through a rezone from R-4 to R-10-CU, which is inconsistent with the current Future Land Use Map (Low Scale Residential) but consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's housing policies. The proposal includes conditions prohibiting boardinghouses and apartment buildings, limiting principal dwelling units to 54, and includes enhanced stormwater requirements. If approved, the Future Land Use Map will be amended to Moderate Scale Residential.
OX-3-PL-CU — Residential (townhouses and detached houses; apartments prohibited)
This rezoning request would rezone a 3.79-acre parcel from R-4 to R-10-CU, increasing the maximum residential units from 32 to 54 and allowing townhouses and detached housing with smaller lot sizes. While the proposed zoning is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map's Low Scale Residential designation, the request supports city housing supply and variety goals, particularly missing middle housing near employment centers, though it represents a more intensive development pattern than currently recommended for this area.
SPR-0062-2024 — other
This is a site plan review for a 13.8-acre residential development on Trailwood Drive that requires compliance with a floodplain study, building frontage requirements, and street-facing entrance conditions. The project has generated significant community opposition due to traffic and environmental concerns, though design elements like a proposed hotel have been removed from consideration.
Z-22-23 — Residential development with maximum 40 units
This rezoning of 11.3 acres from R-4/R-6-CU to R-6-CU with SRPOD allows residential development capped at 40 units. The approval includes extensive conditions requiring green stormwater infrastructure, a greenway connection to the adjacent Walnut Creek Greenway Trail, minimum protected open space, and specific building setbacks and landscaping to address floodplain and neighborhood impacts. Developers should note the stringent stormwater requirements (50% green infrastructure) and parking restrictions that limit residential parking to individual unit footprints with only seven visitor spaces allowed.
Z-47-25 — student focused housing
This rezoning request on Crest Road was approved by the Planning Commission to allow student-focused housing development. The project involves converting land currently used for naturally affordable housing into new residential units, raising concerns about displacement of existing residents and loss of affordable housing stock for students. The commission voted unanimously to approve the rezoning despite these community impact considerations.
Z-45-25 — rezoning
This rezoning case for a property in District D (upon annexation) near Trailwood Drive and Tanager Street involves increasing density in a currently low-density area. Community opposition raised concerns about protecting neighborhood character and potential impacts on property values, though the Planning Commission unanimously approved the request. The case has a time-sensitive funding application deadline for tax credits.
Z-49-25 — Four small homes (infill residential development)
Rezoning case for 319 S King Charles Road in District C to allow infill development with four small homes on a corner lot. The proposal generated mixed community feedback with concerns about privacy impacts, neighborhood character consistency, and setback adequacy, but was approved 9-1 by the planning commission.
CP-01-25 — rezoning
This rezoning case involves a request to relocate dash line street designations on a comprehensive plan map at 4111 Macon Pond Road. The planning commission voted 9-1 to deny the relocation request, with concerns raised about the engineering feasibility and impacts to adjoining property owners, and recommended that Council consider removing the street segment instead.
RX-7-UL-CU — Residential mixed-use development with up to 260 dwelling units and limited ground-floor retail/services
This rezoning request would allow increased residential density (up to 260 units) on a 2.66-acre site near NC State University and the future Western BRT corridor, replacing 83 existing garden-style apartments. The proposal includes conditions limiting unit count, restricting height within 35 feet of Crest Road, requiring affordable housing contributions ($115,000), tenant relocation assistance, and e-bike infrastructure. While inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map (which designates Medium Scale Residential), the project is consistent with Comprehensive Plan policies supporting transit-oriented development and increased housing supply.
ASR-0029 — Non-residential development (office or retail)
This rezoning request on Page Road near World Trade Boulevard would allow non-residential development in an area transitioning from rural residential to light industrial use. The site faces fire service inadequacies that do not meet NFPA response time standards, and development would generate approximately 51 new AM peak hour trips and 82 PM peak hour trips without requiring a Traffic Impact Analysis.
AX-31-25 — Mixed-use development including light industrial, office, commercial, and potentially residential uses
This rezoning request would convert two residential parcels (1.06 acres) from Rural Residential to Mixed-Use Industrial zoning to allow light industrial, office, and commercial development aligned with the area's Office/Research & Development future land use designation. The change removes detached housing as a permitted use and enables development up to 37,401 SF of office, 22,005 SF of retail, and 108,535 SF of industrial space. This rezoning supports the existing industrial character of the surrounding area and allows the site to develop as an employment center rather than remain residential.
Z-04-03 — Street connectivity (2-lane undivided avenue connecting Macon Pond Road to Lake Boone Trail extension)
This comprehensive plan amendment proposes to realign a planned 2-lane undivided avenue on the Street Plan, shifting it to follow the property line between 4111 and 4101 Macon Pond Road rather than its currently plotted location. The realignment would facilitate potential redevelopment of 4111 Macon Pond Road by reducing required road improvements but does not provide substantial public benefit and may shift infrastructure burdens to the neighboring 4101 Macon Pond Road property, which currently has an existing parking lot.
Z-42-25 — rezoning
Rezoning request for a property on Hodge Road was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission. The resolution was swift and unopposed, with no public comment recorded during the hearing.
TCZ-14-25 — rezoning
This rezoning case proposes mixed-use development on approximately 550+ residential units near the intersection of New Hope Road and Anamosa Street. Key considerations include flood zone proximity, stormwater management, and traffic impacts, with community opposition focused on unit density caps and traffic concerns.
Z-14-15 — rezoning
This rezoning request aims to increase housing supply in an area experiencing above-average housing cost increases. The Planning Commission determined the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map, though there were competing motions for both approval and denial based on whether existing zoning is sufficient to advance comprehensive plan goals.
Z-21-19 — Mixed-use development with increased residential (attached houses, townhouses, apartments) and reduced commercial space (285,000 SF maximum)
This rezoning increases permitted residential units from 450 to 650 while reducing commercial retail space from 360,000 SF to 285,000 SF, maintaining a mixed-use development pattern in Southeast Raleigh. The 650 residential units are contingent on grocery store approval; until then, only 450 units may be built. The rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan and future land use map, addresses a housing-constrained area with above-average rent increases, though it presents fire response time challenges under NFPA 1710 standards.
13-3561 — Higher-density residential (R-10) with conditions prohibiting apartment buildings, congregate care, continuing care retirement communities, rest homes, schools, day care centers, golf courses, outdoor sports/entertainment facilities, and parking facilities
This 2.81-acre rezoning request on Trailwood Drive seeks to increase residential density from R-4 to R-10 with a conditional use overlay while prohibiting apartments and certain institutional uses. Public comments raised significant concerns about infrastructure adequacy, including narrow road width, lack of sidewalks and bike paths, insufficient sewer service, and emergency response access issues, along with cumulative impacts from three concurrent rezoning cases in the area. The Planning Commission found the rezoning consistent with the Future Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan, though the recommendation section in the document appears incomplete.
13-4482 — Market rate housing units
This rezoning petition seeks to increase residential density from R-4 to R-10 with conditional use restrictions on approximately 2.81 acres in southwest Raleigh. The proposal would allow more market rate housing units while preventing certain non-residential uses and apartment building types through proposed conditions. The request is consistent with the Future Land Use Map and 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
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