MU-1 Zone in Durham, NC
MU-1 zoning district rules in Durham, NC. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The MU-1 zone in Durham, NC is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use General). Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Common Permitted Uses
- Ground-floor retail
- Upper-floor apartments
- Live-work units
- Offices
- Restaurants
Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Parking Requirements
Durham has above-average transit for a Research Triangle city — GoDurham bus network plus GoTriangle regional bus service plus Triangle Transit (limited rail). Durham's walkable inner-ring neighborhoods (Trinity Park, Watts-Hillandale, Old West Durham, Northgate) are compact and bikeable. Duke University's campus generates significant non-auto mobility. Research Triangle commuters often use GoTriangle express buses. Durham's parking minimums have been reduced in recent UDO updates reflecting transit investment.
Source: Durham Unified Development Ordinance; NC HB 488 (Session Law 2023-87). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source