Durham Board of Adjustment to decide on wireless tower variances at Scott King Road
The Durham Board of Adjustment is set to vote Monday on a long-debated proposal for a wireless communication facility at 728 Scott King Road, a residential rural zone. The board will consider variances for tower height, support structure, and balloon test requirements, as well as a minor special use permit. The cases were continued from a June 23 meeting for which official minutes have not yet been published.
Recent meetings
Board of Adjustment (June 23)
The Board of Adjustment met June 23 to hear four continued cases related to the wireless facility at 728 Scott King Road. The agenda included requests for variances from tower height, support structure, and balloon test requirements, plus a minor special use permit for a freestanding non-concealed wireless facility. The board also planned to approve orders for a riparian buffer variance at 3719 Bivins (case B2500038) and a minor special use permit for Discovery Charter (B2500027). Minutes from the meeting have not been published, so final actions are not yet confirmed.
Upcoming meetings
Board of Adjustment (July 6, 2026, 8:30 a.m.)
The Board of Adjustment will meet Monday to decide the four continued variance cases for the wireless facility at 728 Scott King Road. The votes will cover:
- Variance from tower height requirements (B2500033)
- Variance from support structure requirements (B2500032)
- Variance from balloon test requirements (B2500034)
- Minor Special Use Permit for a freestanding, non-concealed wireless facility (B2500031)
The board will also approve orders for case B2500027 (Discovery Charter minor special use permit).
Historic Preservation Commission (July 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.)
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications, a new accessory structure, and site work at 204 N. Buchanan Blvd (COA2600035). Commissioners 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.
Planning Commission (July 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m.)
The Durham Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning matters:
- Initial zoning change at 822 Doc Nichols (Z2600003A)
- Zoning map change for Alexan Farrington (Z2500036)
- Zoning map change for 4702 Farrington Road (Z2500039)
Commissioners will also approve minutes from the June 9 meeting and receive committee updates.
Coming up
- **July 6** – Board of Adjustment (wireless facility at 728 Scott King Road)
- **July 7** – Historic Preservation Commission (204 N. Buchanan Blvd)
- **July 14** – Planning Commission (public hearings on three zoning changes)
All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and details are available on the city’s website.
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