Durham commissioners approve UDO change allowing tree-coverage adjustments in development agreements, 3-2
The board voted 3-2 to adopt a text amendment that would allow tree-coverage and tree-protection adjustments to be requested as part of statutory development agreements; supporters said it enables some affordable housing designs, opponents warned it would set a damaging precedent for tree loss and runoff in Southeast Durham.
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Durham County commissioners on May 12 adopted a privately initiated text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (TC-24-00003) by a 3-2 vote, changing rules so that applicants may request adjustments to tree-coverage and tree-protection standards as part of statutory development agreements. Planning staff and the applicant said the change provides a case-by-case tool for flexibility; residents and environmental advocates said it could weaken tree protections and worsen construction runoff.
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