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Request to Set a Legislative Public Hearing on a Land Use Ordinance Text Amendment Relating to the Office-Residential Mixed Use (OR-MU) Zoning District
PURPOSE: To request the Town Council set a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Land Use Ordinance to clarify density and dimensional standards for existing residential uses in the OR-MU district, including modifications, expansions, and new construction. A resolution setting a public hearing for March 17, 2026, has been provided.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
The Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan includes recommendations for staff to simplify and clarify the Land Use Ordinance. While the New Unified Development Ordinance (New UDO) project is underway, opportunities remain to add clarity to the existing development regulations and support opportunities for residents to reasonably develop and add residential density to properties zoned OR-MU - which are exclusively within Downtown Carrboro.
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INFORMATION:
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The OR-MU district was originally established for a development proposal involving the construction of a multi-family residential apartment project by the STGL ownership group at the eastern edge of Downtown Carrboro. Seeking opportunities to include commercial uses in the project and/or future projects in the area, the Town established the OR-MU district and subsequently applied the new zoning classification to an area along the west side of Merritt Mill Road. While the STGL project did not move forward, the zoning designation has remained in place. The zoning map amendment and language establishing the OR-MU District was approved on June 20, 2006. Information can be found at the following links:
* Agenda Item Abstract: BOARD OF ALDERMEN
* Attachments (Previous Meeting Minutes): 06_20_2006_D4A.pdf
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