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Council advances text change to broaden school siting exemptions with conditions

Raleigh City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized staff to advance an external text change expanding the exemption to the 500 sq ft per pupil minimum lot size—limited to mixed‑use parcels in city growth centers or frequent transit areas—and instructed staff to work with the applicant and Wake County to develop mitigation measures (option 3). Motion passed (6–1).

Planning staff described an external text change application that would keep the 500 square‑foot minimum lot size per pupil but extend an existing DX exemption to lots that are both in mixed‑use zoning and located in either a city growth center or a frequent transit area. Justin Rometta (Planning and Development) told council the amendment is…

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