The Land Development Ordinance (LDO) regulates how land may be developed within Cary and its planning jurisdiction. The ordinance controls zoning, subdivision of land, building appearance, landscaping, signs, parking and other aspects of development.

The LDO took effect July 1, 2003, replacing the Unified Development Ordinance and is amended from time to time.  

The online LDO may not reflect the most current amendments adopted by Town Council.  The listing below includes amendments approved since the last electronic update to the LDO.  

Approved by Town Council on November 16, 2023:

ACT 31 Ordinance Amendments (Land Development Ordinance and Town Code Amendments)

(Scroll to bottom of staff report for a link to the ordiance containing the Act 31 text amendments)

Approved by Town Council on June 22, 2023:

Act 29 Ordinance Amendments (Technical and Minor)

(Scroll to bottom of staff report for a link to the ordinance containing the Act 29 text amendments)

Approved by Town Council on March 23, 2023:

Act 25 Land Development Ordinance Amendments (NC DEQ required updates and additional process improvements)

(Scroll to bottom of staff report for a link to the ordinance containing the Act 25 text amendments)

Contact

Rachel Smith, Principal Planner
Planning and Development Services
Call 311 within Cary or 919-469-4000 outside of Cary