2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, April 2024

Southeast Special Study

Action AP-SE 14 Revisit the Study Based on Growth Patterns Revisit and reevaluate the recommendations of this study before pursuing ETJ expansion in Areas 2 – 5. Important considerations include the location, density, intensity, and timing of development, amount of land contiguous with corporate limits, and the fiscal impacts of serving future properties that could voluntarily annex into the city. Action AP-SE 15 Alignment with PLANWake Submit a request to Wake County to amend the PLANWake Growth Framework Map to align with the recommendations of this study. Initiate necessary amendments to Wake County plan documents as necessary in conjunction with any Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Expansion and any Future Land Use Map amendments. Residential Development Initiate and adopt a text change to the Unified Development Ordinance that would require most development in residential zoning districts to adhere to Compact or Conservation development requirements in the Southeast Study Area. Modify Compact and Conservation development options to allow for increased density, building types, and uses in residentially zoned areas and more flexibility in open space requirements. Action AP-SE 16 Overlay District for

Action AP-SE 17 Evaluate Future Land Use Map

Initiate a review of Future Land Use Map designations in conjunction with any Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Expansion to provide for mixed-use development opportunities to support a more sustainable development pattern.

Action AP-SE 18 Evaluate Street Plan Designations

Initiate a review of Street Plan designations within the Study Area to ensure that these designations support the urban design and sustainability policies laid out in this study. Wherever traffic projections support a designation with fewer vehicular lanes on a street plan segment, change the designation accordingly to reduce crossing distances and support urban vitality.

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