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Written by Katie Dombrowski

Category: Planning

Created: 31 March 2020

Planning and Development is working to implement a temporary process for rezoning petitions in response to COVID-19, as the usual process requires many face-to-face touch points. We are working to find virtual solutions; however, some steps in the process have not yet been resolved.

For now, we encourage applicants to schedule a Pre-Application Conference. These meetings are held online with all parties participating virtually. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a meeting. 

We will provide updates as other steps in the process are resolved.

Please note that all boards and commissions meetings are cancelled through April 30, 2020. The City Council is meeting virtually on April 7, 2020. Following an evaluation of this meeting, similar technology may be deployed for future Planning Commission meetings, allowing deliberation on rezoning petitions to resume.

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Written by Katie Dombrowski

Category: Development Services

Created: 30 March 2020

In response to the closing of One Exchange Plaza (OEP) and Customer Service Center, the Planning and Development Department continues to adjust its service levels accordingly. Customers who need to submit notification letters as part of their application requirements should note the following changes in process:

Preliminary Subdivision Applicants

• Notification letters for Preliminary Subdivisions should be mailed to the following address for processing: Planning and Development Dept., Attn: Daniel Stegall, One Exchange Plaza, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27602
  • Per UDO Section 10.2.1.C. the notification letters must be provided at the time of application submission. Please mail your letters as soon as possible to avoid delays.
  • Mailouts will be processed once we receive both your digital application and your notification letter package.
  • All information specified on the Preliminary Subdivision webpage should be included with the notification letters before they are mailed to the City.

Residential Infill Development

• Notification letters for Residential Infill development should be mailed to the following address for processing: Planning and Development Dept., Attn: Martha Lobo, One Exchange Plaza, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC, 27602
  • Per UDO Section 10.2.7.E. notification letters must be provided at the time of application submission. Please mail your letters as soon as possible to avoid delays.
  • Mailouts will be processed once we receive both your digital application and your notification letter package.
  • All information specified on the Residential Infill Development webpage should be included with the notification letters before they are mailed to the City.

For questions about the mailed notification process you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please note this email address does not accept applications or supporting documents. Thank you for your patience during this time. 

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Written by Katie Dombrowski

Category: Development Services

Created: 27 March 2020

In response to the closing of One Exchange Plaza (OEP) and the Customer Service Center, the Planning and Development Department continues to adjust its service levels accordingly. Beginning Friday, March 27, development customers who need to retrieve approved plans from the Customer Service Center in OEP may do so by making an appointment online at http://bit.ly/2x09wgX.

Appointments are available every 15 minutes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Only plans that have been approved and paid for will be released. Payments can be made online via a registered account in the Permit and Development Portalor over the phone by calling 919-996-2500.

You will receive a confirmation email once your appointment is scheduled with more details on how your plans will be delivered. Thank you for your patience.

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Written by Katie Dombrowski

Category: Development Services

Created: 26 March 2020

The Planning and Development Department continues to take steps to minimize the spread of COVID-19 while still providing services. To support efforts to protect the community, we have expanded the remote inspection program to include the following inspections:

SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS

• Reinspection for non-life safety items
• Temporary construction pole service
• Replacement of electrical HVAC units
• Replacement of HVAC gas units (eligible for a partial approval. Final on-site approval will be required)
• Replacement of electrical water heater
• Water and sewer trenches for repair projects
• Water and sewer trenches for new projects
• Electrical trenches for new or repair projects

ROUGH-INS

• Trade inspections (electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or framing) and rough-in inspections for single family dwellings (deck repairs, remodel, and renovation projects)
• Trade inspections (electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or framing) and rough-in inspections for single family dwelling additions and deck projects

NON-RESIDENTIAL (COMMERCIAL)

• Reinspection for non-life safety items
• Temporary construction pole service

For currently scheduled inspections, you or your contractor will be contacted via telephone and offered the option for a remote inspection. This will allow field staff to perform the inspection without entering your home. Field staff will guide you through the process via your video conferencing tool of choice (Facetime, Skype, etc.).

Please note that remote inspections are not mandatory and customers who do not wish to participate in this voluntary program can discuss options with field staff once they are contacted. We appreciate your patience during this time.

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Written by Katie Dombrowski

Category: Development Services

Created: 24 March 2020

As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the City of Raleigh continues to adjust our response in support of Wake County’s updated State of Emergency. With that in mind, all City facilities will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, including One Exchange Plaza and the Customer Service Center.

PERMITTING SERVICES GO DIGITAL:

In an effort to maintain permitting services, a temporary digital submittal process will be implemented for development customers until further notice:

• Applications, plan sets, and supporting documents will be accepted via email as SEPARATE PDF FILES ONLY.
  • Plan sets must be one PDF file—individual files of different sheets will not be accepted.
  • PDF is the only accepted file format.
  • If multiple supporting documents are required, each document must be its own PDF file.
    

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR EMAIL SUBJECT LINE:

• New Submittals: Indicate “New Submittal” and scope of work (alteration, repair, new building, etc.)
• Resubmittals: Indicate “Resubmittal” and include your case number and scope of work (alteration, repair, new building, etc.)
  

FILES TOO LARGE TO EMAIL:

• If your file is too large to attach via email, please send a link to your file on Dropbox or another file-sharing site to the appropriate project email address. This information must be provided in the body of the email. Please only place pertinent files in Dropbox and ensure no password is required for easy retrieval by staff.
  

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Submit via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Residential services have been expanded to include additions, new single-family dwellings, decks/porches, accessory structures, and pools/spas
  

NON-RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Submit via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• For new or existing buildings, alteration/repairs, interior completion, shop drawings, field revisions, and change of use related to non-residential plans
  

SITE PROJECTS:

• Submit via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• For preliminary subdivision, administrative site review, site permit review, mass grading and recorded maps
  

GATEKEEPING FOR NEW BUILDINGS, ADDITIONS, AND CHANGE OF USE:

• Gatekeeping is still required for these types of projects. Once you submit your application and plans, intake staff will contact you regarding next steps for Virtual Gatekeeping. Please allow two business days.

FEES

• Fees can be paid online via a registered account in the Permit and Development Portal. Fees can also be paid over the phone by calling 919-996-2500.

Please allow two business days for your case to be created and to appear in your portal account. If you do not see your case after two days, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We appreciate your patience as we adjust to this changing environment.

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Written by Katie Dombrowski

Category: Development Services

Created: 20 March 2020

The Planning and Development Department continues to take steps to minimize the exposure of COVID-19 to both our staff and our customers while still providing services. In accordance with CDC social distancing guidelines, we are now offering residential customers a remote inspection option for HVAC change-outs beginning Monday, March 23.

For currently scheduled inspections, you or your contractor will be contacted via telephone and offered the option for a remote inspection. This will allow field staff to perform the inspection without entering your home. Field staff will guide you through the process via your video conferencing tool of choice (Facetime, Skype, etc).

All HVAC change-outs will be automatically assigned a remote inspection until further notice. Please note remote inspections are not mandatory and customers who do not wish to participate in this voluntary program can discuss options with field staff once they are contacted. We appreciate your patience during this time.