UDO
Legal Challenge Sidetracks Durham UDO Plans
Officials cite threatened litigation tied to a 2024 state “down-zoning” restriction; staff will still attend Tuesday’s meeting to answer questions.
Development
Durham Leaders Poised to Consider Leigh Village Center in February
Area resident Wendy Woodall launched a petition against the proposed 2,000-home development in southwest Durham. The Planning Commission recommended approval, 10-1, in September 2025.
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SoDu How-To
[SoDu How-To] Dispose of Live Christmas Trees
The City of Durham accepts live trees starting in January. Be sure to remove decorations, lights, tinsel, nails, and stands. Don't bag them. And cut them in half if taller than six feet.
city of durham
What’s Open, What’s Closed: Durham’s Holiday Schedule (Christmas & New Year’s)
Closures, trash delays, parking rules, bus schedule changes - and how to recycle your tree in South Durham.
city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Commissioners/DPS Board of Education/Durham City
Preview of the Aug. 12 meeting.
city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Board of Commissioners
Preview of the Aug. 11 meeting.
city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham City Council
Preview of the Aug. 4 meeting.
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city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Board of Commissioners [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]
Preview of the July 28 meeting.
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city government
🗳️SoDu We Watch Our Government - July 6, 2025 [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]
What pedestrian and bicycle facility projects are in the works for the Southpoint Access readership area?
city of durham
Moriah Ridge, Police and Fire Pay Among Durham City Council Agenda Items
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the first-floor council chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza.
utilities
Durham Water Pressure Drop Due to One Valve's Position
The Durham water department is adding a new tool, called Daupler Notify, to notify customers through text, email, or phone call.
city of durham
City of Durham Plans Closures and Service Changes for MLK Day
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities and operations, will close to the public on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.