Unified Development Ordinance
Orange County is in the process of preparing a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). A UDO compiles property development regulations into one cross-referenced document. Examples of existing ordinances to be included in the UDO are: zoning, subdivision, flood damage, and erosion control.
Upcoming Public Information Sessions:
- June 14 and 16, 2010
- Parking Information for June 14, 2010 (Hillsborough) Public Information Session
Process/Task Time Table:
"What's Happening" Project Updates:
Current Draft Sections of UDO:
The links below are to current draft sections of the UDO. Various advisory boards are currently reviewing these sections.
- Draft Table of Contents
- Outdoor Lighting Standards
- Off-Street Parking and Loading
- Signs
- Landscape and Buffer Requirements
- Stream Buffer
- Conditional Use
Contract Award for Consultant Services:
Recent Public Information Sessions:
The purpose of these meetings was to inform attendees about the project process, scope and timeline and collect valuable public input. These meetings were identical in format and content.
- 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill
- 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Planning and Agricultural Center, 306-F Revere Rd., Hillsborough
- Agenda (both meetings)
- Powerpoint (both meetings)
- Meeting Notes for meeting held on 10/19/09 (pdf)
- Meeting Notes for meeting held on 10/22/09 (pdf)
Joint Advisory Board Meeting:
- A joint meeting of key advisory boards and staff was held on Monday, November 2, 2009 from 7:00-8:30pm at the Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Services:
Have any Unified Development Ordinance questions? Email the Planning Department.