Durham commissioners adopt UDO changes and rezone RTP properties to create a UC‑3 district after data‑center clarity requested
Nov 24, 2025
The Board adopted a privately initiated Unified Development Ordinance text amendment creating a University and College‑3 (UC‑3) zoning district and rezoned RTP properties into UC‑3; a data‑center operator asked the Board to ensure 'data center' is recognized as a permitted use going forward.
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The Durham County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 24 adopted a Unified Development Ordinance text amendment to expand University and College district standards and create a new UC‑3 district aimed at accommodating large scientific and technical research parks. The Board also voted to rezone properties in the Research Triangle Park area into the UC‑3 district.
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