CARRBORO, NC -- The Town of Carrboro is hosting its first series of public events to replace the Carrboro Land Use Ordinance with a new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The adoption of new land use regulations is a key part of implementing the visioning spelled out in the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan.
You’re Invited! Join these sessions on Thursday, March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. or Saturday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both public forums are being held at Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. Carrboro, NC 27510.
How does this affect you?
While the UDO in concerned with land use, it’s more than a tool for homeowners and developers. We want to hear from you about how this tool can realize the various climate, race and equity, stormwater, and sustainable development goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
The UDO will …
- contain local zoning and subdivision regulations and associated permitting procedures
- govern everything from what kind of new housing developments are easiest to build in Carrboro to how simple it is to add a shed behind your house.
- include provisions designed to incentivize the creation of attainable and affordable housing options
- dictate what kind of stormwater and flooding protections will be installed with new and infill developments
- prescribe standards for the preservation of trees, planting of new ones, and how much shade and canopy coverage lots and developments will need.
- The UDO may update street standards, including the establishment of sidewalks, bike infrastructure, and traffic calming throughout town.
How can you get involved?
- Visit engage.carrboronc.gov/udo to learn more about the project, sign up for updates, and stay up to date with future engagement opportunities.
- Call the project information line at 919-913-3181 to leave a comment by voicemail, learn about upcoming events, or connect with planning staff if you have a question.
- Find us at Carrboro in Motion on March 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Estes Park Apartments
- Join us at one of our many opportunities to get involved over the course of this 18-month project. The schedule of these can be found on the project webpage at engage.carrboronc.gov/udo
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