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Durham Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official City of Durham zoning map and zoning code in Wake County, North Carolina. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About City of Durham

Municipality:

Durham

Municipality Type:

City

County:

Wake County

State:

North Carolina

Durham Zoning Map

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Durham Zoning Code

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How to read the Durham zoning map

  1. Open the City of Durham zoning map and find the property by matching nearby streets and landmarks.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the Durham zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in Durham, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

Durham is in Wake County, North Carolina. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in Wake County on the county page.

Durham is a city. It is an incorporated city in North Carolina, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

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ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.

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