Raleigh's Bus Rapid Transit corridors trigger transit overlay zoning along New Bern, Western, Southern, and Wilmington avenues, encouraging mixed-use density, reduced parking, and pedestrian-scaled frontages near future BRT stations.
Council approved transit overlay districts as part of the BRT corridor planning to align land use with GoRaleigh service investment. The overlays modify base UDO districts to allow taller buildings, reduced minimum parking, ground-floor retail, and prohibit auto-oriented uses near stations. Affordable housing components qualify for additional density. The first BRT line, New Bern Avenue, is under construction with Federal Transit Administration funding. Property owners along corridors should review small-area plans and overlay text before redevelopment.
Site plans inconsistent with the overlay are denied at Development Services. Non-compliant occupancy may face $100-$500 daily zoning penalties.
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