Unified Development Ordinance

The Wake Forest Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) combines into a single document the town’s zoning, subdivision, land use, grading, storm water management, and historic preservation regulations.

Latest version of the UDO September 2018

• Unified Development Ordinance - complete document

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Purpose & Applicability

• Chapter 2: District Provisions

• Chapter 3: Supplemental Use Standards

• Chapter 4: General Provisions for All Districts

• Chapter 5: Building Design Standards

• Chapter 6: Subdivision & Infrastructure Standards

• Chapter 7: Recreation Facility Fees, Parks & Open Space Land

• Chapter 8: Tree Protection, Buffers & Landscaping

• Chapter 9: Parking & Driveways

• Chapter 10: Lighting

• Chapter 11: Signs

• Chapter 12:  Erosion, Flood, Stormwater & Watershed Standards 

• Chapter 13: Nonconformities

• Chapter 14: Administrative Agencies

• Chapter 15: Administration

• Chapter 16: Violations & Penalties

• Chapter 17: Definitions

• Appendix A: Typical Development Review Process Chart

The UDO is has been prepared to make land use regulations easy to locate, including graphics, tables, and images to help clarify the rules and expectations.   It contains a simplified use table, new standards for architectural design, enhanced requirements for the dedication of public open space, and clear supplemental use requirements that reduce the reliance on unpredictable Special Use Permits and other laborious permit processes.

Zoning maps, the Manual of Specifications, Standards and Details (MSSD), & official planting list can be viewed at the following links: 

• Zoning Map

• Overlay District Map

• Manual of Specifications, Standards and Details (MSSD)

• Official Planting List

Staff Contact

Brendie Vega, AICP
Assistant Director
919-435-9536