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Durham commissioners adopt UDO changes and rezone RTP properties to create a UC‑3 district after data‑center clarity requested

Board of County Commissioners, Durham County · November 24, 2025
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Summary

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.

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.

Robin Schultze, Principal Planner, presented the privately initiated amendment (TC2500001) and explained the change…

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