Durham
Upcoming
Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The Board of Adjustment will hear four continued cases regarding a proposed wireless communication facility at 728 Scott King Road in a residential rural zone. They will vote on variances for tower height, support structure, and balloon test requirements, as well as a minor special use permit.
- Variance from wireless facility tower height requirements (B2500033)
- Variance from wireless facility support structure requirements (B2500032)
- Variance from wireless facility balloon test requirements (B2500034)
- Minor Special Use Permit for a freestanding, non-concealed wireless facility (B2500031)
- Approval of orders for case B2500027 (Discovery Charter mSUP)
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications, a new accessory structure, and site work at 204 N. Buchanan Blvd. They will also hear a historic moment presentation on the Old North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building and approve summary minutes from June 2, 2026.
- COA2600035 – 204 N. Buchanan Blvd: modifications, new accessory structure & site work
- Historic Moment presentation on Old North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Building
- Approval of summary minutes from June 2, 2026
Planning Commission (PC)
The Durham Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an initial zoning change at 822 Doc Nichols and two zoning map changes for Alexan Farrington and 4702 Farrington Road. They will also approve minutes from the June 9 meeting and receive committee updates.
- Public hearing on initial zoning change for 822 Doc Nichols (Z2600003A)
- Public hearing on zoning map change for Alexan Farrington (Z2500036)
- Public hearing on zoning map change for 4702 Farrington Road (Z2500039)
- Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026
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Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The Board of Adjustment will hear four continued cases for a wireless communication facility at 728 Scott King Road, including requests for variances from tower height, support structure, and balloon test requirements, as well as a minor special use permit. The board will also approve orders for a riparian buffer variance and a special use permit for Discovery Charter.
- Variance from tower height requirements at 728 Scott King Road
- Variance from support structure requirements at same site
- Variance from balloon test requirements at same site
- Minor special use permit for freestanding non-concealed wireless facility
- Approval of orders for B2500038 (3719 Bivins riparian buffer variance) and B2500027 (Discovery Charter mSUP)
Racial Equity Commission
The Durham City-County Racial Equity Commission will discuss a partnership proposal with the Human Relations Commission, consider bylaw amendments, and elect a new co-chair. Subcommittee updates and volunteer support roles will also be addressed.
- Human Relations Commission Partnership Proposal
- Bylaw Amendments Proposal
- Election of Co-Chair to fill vacant position
- Volunteer Parliamentarian and Secretary roles
- Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
Durham Open Space and Trails Commission (DOST)
The commission will hear an update on the Open Space Plan and discuss progress of the Trails working group. They will also request volunteers to co-lead two fall public visits to New Hope Creek Bottomlands and Duke Forest.
- Recap of Trails Tour
- Trails working group update
- Open Space Plan update and next steps
- Request for volunteers to co-lead fall visits to New Hope Creek Bottomlands and Duke Forest
Civilian Police Review Board
The board will discuss the logistics and agenda for an upcoming Community/Police Relations Forum. Members will also review the board's annual report and introduce new members.
- Planning for Community/Police Relations Forum
- Review of Annual Report
- Introduction of new board members
Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
The Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will vote on a letter regarding the American Tobacco Trail and approve minutes from previous meetings. The commission will also hear a presentation on stalled trail projects and discuss future meeting topics.
- Vote on American Tobacco Trail Letter
- Approval of May and June meeting minutes
- Presentation on Durham Stalled Trail Projects
- Guest presentation by Ben Feldman with Durham Open Space and Trails
- Discussion of future meeting presentation topics and locations