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Council rejects Moriah Ridge annexation that would have added 168 acres and up to 1,000 units; residents, conservationists opposed expansion beyond UGB
Summary
A proposed consolidated annexation and rezoning for the large Moriah Ridge site (about 168 acres, spanning Orange and Durham counties) failed after council discussion and extensive public opposition; speakers cited UGB policy, rural buffers, habitat and infrastructure concerns.
The Durham City Council declined to approve a consolidated annexation and initial zoning for the Moriah Ridge property, a large cross‑boundary site that spans Durham and Orange counties. The proposed plan would have annexed roughly 168.3 acres and rezoned most of the parcel to Planned Development Residential (PDR 7.348) to allow a mix of single‑family homes, townhomes and up to 1,000 apartments, plus a small amount of nonresidential space.
Planning staff described the procedural background and recommended actions: the property had previously been in Chapel Hill’s jurisdiction and staff noted a recent amendment to a consent judgment between jurisdictions had made Durham a potential annexing authority. The staff presentation also included an…
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