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Apex planning board approves UDO text amendments including right‑of‑way cap, riparian protections and EV exemptions for income‑restricted units
Summary
The Apex Planning Board unanimously approved several Unified Development Ordinance text amendments on Oct. 13: clarifications on right‑of‑way dedication (a cap described as 35% of a tract), fee‑in‑lieu timing, Jordan Lake critical‑area built‑upon limits, riparian buffer protections, and an exemption for EV-ready/charging requirements on units restricted to 80% AMI or lower.
At its Oct. 13 meeting, the Apex Planning Board voted unanimously to approve a package of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments that planning, transportation and water-resources staff brought forward.
Bruce, the staff presenter, described three departmental amendment bundles. Transportation and infrastructure changes would clarify required improvements and exceptions for small-scale projects, provide a fee‑in‑lieu option for projects on scheduled roadway plans within three years and add language on off‑site improvement agreements and cost participation. Bruce said the draft limits right‑of‑way dedication to no more than 35% of a tract to “balance town transportation goals with fairness.” Some…
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