Who can citizens call with questions about proposed rezonings?
Citizens and other interested parties can call the Planning Department at (919) 469-4082 to ask questions about proposals. Information is also available on the 24-Hour Town Hall at (919) 319-4500, extensions 217 and 218, and here in CONNECTS. Does Town Council vote on the proposed rezoning at the public hearing? No. Following testimony, the Town Council forwards the proposal to the Planning & Zoning Board. Concurrently, the Development Review Committee, made up of approximately 20 town staff members from various departments, evaluates the impacts of development and the overall merits of the proposal. The Committee reviews the proposal and prepares a recommendation for the Planning & Zoning Board. What does the Planning and Zoning Board do with the proposal? The Planning and Zoning Board considers the proposal at its next meeting after the public hearing. It prepares its recommendation, which must be forwarded to Town Council within 60 days of the public hearing. However, if the Plannin
