The "Track a Project" Toolkit
A step-by-step checklist for following a proposal from first notice to final decision.
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Track a project fast
1. Save the case number (from the sign)
2. Identify zoning + overlays + tier
3. Check the Use Table (P/L/m/M) + Notes
4. Determine by-right vs hearing (rezoning/SUP/variance)
5. Ask for the site plan + elevations and comment early
1. Save the case number (from the sign)
2. Identify zoning + overlays + tier
3. Check the Use Table (P/L/m/M) + Notes
4. Determine by-right vs hearing (rezoning/SUP/variance)
5. Ask for the site plan + elevations and comment early
If a sign pops up near you or a postcard lands in your mailbox, the goal is to get from “What is this?” to “What can I actually do with this information?” without spending your weekend in zoning PDFs.
This is the practical, repeatable workflow for using Durham’s Unified Development Ordinance.
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