Recent changes in Raleigh’s zoning laws have dramatically expanded the types of development allowed throughout the city. Duplexes, once limited to specific areas, are now permitted in all but one zone. At CITYBUILDER, we believe expanding housing types like duplexes is key to a city that works for everyone—one where teachers, delivery drivers, and young families can live near where they work and thrive. This piece breaks down one of the most common questions we hear: where can you actually build a duplex in Raleigh? Let’s take a look at the historical restrictions, the new allowances, and what these changes mean for the future of housing in Raleigh.
Raleigh Zoning Reform Refresher: Finding the Missing Middle
For decades, Raleigh followed zoning policies that restricted the construction of duplexes and other multi-…
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