Article 2: Review Authority

Sec. 2.1. Governing Bodies

2.1.1. Defined

The governing bodies identified in the text of this Ordinance as having authority to enforce certain provisions of this Ordinance are:

A. Durham County Board of Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as the Board of Commissioners) for property located within Durham County but located outside of any City limits.

B. Durham City Council

The Durham City Council for property located within the City limits of the City of Durham.

2.1.2. Powers and Duties

The governing bodies shall be responsible for final action regarding the following:

A. Amendments to the adopted Comprehensive Plan The overall development plan for the community which has been officially adopted to provide long-range development policies including all specified individual elements thereof among which are the plans for land intensities; land subdivision; circulation; and community facilities, utilities and services., including the annual Rectification Report;

B. Amendments to the text of this Ordinance;

C. Amendments to the text of the Historic Properties Local Review Criteria;

D. Amendments to the text of Local Historic District Preservation Plans;

E. Applications for zoning map changes;

F. Applications for major site plans An accurately scaled development plan that shows existing conditions on a site as well as depicting details of proposed development.;

G. Applications for historic district/landmark designation;

H. Applications for major special use permits and TIA special use permits;

I. Applications for street closings;

J. Applications for street renaming;

K. Applications for annexations;

L. Applications for statutory development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. agreements;

M. Vested rights The right of property owner to develop in accordance with NCGS 160D-108 and the provisions of this Ordinance. determinations that require a public hearing pursuant to Sec. 3.20, Vested Rights The right of property owner to develop in accordance with NCGS 160D-108 and the provisions of this Ordinance. Determination;

N. The Durham Design Manual and the Landscape Manual for Durham, NC (the Landscape Manual), including any subsequent revisions; and

O. Any other authority for a final action delegated to the governing body by state statute.