Durham, North Carolina

Last Reviewed
1st Sep 2026
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Zoning Information

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Permitted Land Uses

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  • iconLimited uses
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Building Controls

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Short Term Rental

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Planning and Zoning for Durham, NC

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Durham, North Carolina?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Durham, North Carolina as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(Acres)

    Community
    100.00%77594.25
    Medical55.17%42806.97
    Public, quasi-public, and government100.00%77594.25
    Schools and universities93.17%72296.72
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure40.97%31793.57
    Lodging
    99.44%77155.96
    Bed & breakfast95.43%74044.38
    Hotel/motel23.11%17929.31
    Commercial
    55.20%42831.99
    Automobile related uses42.67%33111.58
    Entertainment28.69%22259.27
    Non-retail sales14.22%11033.70
    Professional office45.63%35408.14
    Research and laboratory facilities23.54%18268.21
    Other
    45.60%35383.12
    Multiple45.60%35383.12
    Retail
    55.20%42831.99
    Eating and drinking establishments42.17%32723.33
    General retail54.67%42418.72
    Personal services35.13%27261.55
    Professional services14.80%11486.97
    Restricted retail9.72%7542.26
    Parking
    19.66%15256.01
    Parking garage or lot19.66%15256.01
    Industrial
    16.04%12445.71
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)13.28%10303.97
    General industrial13.05%10122.69
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities9.72%7542.26
    Manufacturing0.53%413.27
    Hazardous materials handling or processing0.53%413.27
    Storage and warehouses13.98%10850.53
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction0.53%413.27
    Agriculture
    100.00%77594.25
    Agricultural and hunting100.00%77594.25
    Residential
    98.20%76195.72
    Multi family dwelling86.24%66915.39
    Dwellings (unspecified)49.37%38308.51
    Single family dwelling79.06%61343.37
    Communal housing98.20%76195.72
    Mobile and floating homes30.23%23460.35
    Two family dwelling79.06%61343.37
    Mechanical
    100.00%77594.25
    Utility structures100.00%77594.25
    Communication towers100.00%77594.25

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