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Special Use Permits


City Council Approved


Process Description:
Special Use permits – City Council Approved are evidentiary hearings before the City Council for specific uses in accordance with our zoning code, 10-2145 (City Code).  These are not to be confused with Special Use Permits that are reviewed by the Board of Adjustment, in accordance with 10-2144.

Special Use Permits - alphabetical listing:

  • Commercial surface parking lot as a principal use located within a Transit Oriented Development Overlay District
  • Correctional/penal facility (governmental and nongovernmental)
  • Outdoor stadium, outdoor theater, outdoor race tract, of more than two hundred and fifty (250) seats, and outdoor movie theaters
  • Parking facility - off-site, for a residential institution in residential zoning districts
  • Recreational use of a governmental entity and not for profit private recreational camp, in a primary reservoir watershed protection area
  • Recreational use restricted to membership - not for profit, in a primary reservoir watershed protection area
  • Retail sales exceeding fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of floor area gross in a single establishment located within a Transit Oriented Development Overlay District
  • Retail sales - highway located within a Transit Oriented Development Overlay District
  • Telecommunication towers meeting certain design and location criteria 


How do I start the process?
The process is started by submitting a complete application to the Department of City Planning.  Internal review takes place with correspondence through staff.

What do I need to submit to the City?

Standard Submittal Package
  • Complete three (3) notarized original applications (.pdf); forms must be submitted in hard copy printed format (no digital applications will be accepted)
  • Evidence and exhibits to support the request

 

Where do I submit my application?
Office:               City of Raleigh
Department:    City Planning
Location:          Front Desk (sign in your plans)
Address:          One Exchange Plaza Suite 304, Raleigh, NC 27601
Adjacent to:     219 Fayetteville Street
Phone #:          (919) 516-2626
Hours:              8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

What are the keys to success?

  • Complete the application as thoroughly and accurately as possible
  • Respond to city staff review comments promptly and thoroughly


What fees are involved and when do I pay them?
See Fee Schedule


How long will this process take?
This process takes approximately 8-10 weeks.

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For More Information Contact:
Christine Darges
Division Manager, Current Planning Services
Planning Department
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 304
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-516-2634