The Use Table: Quickest Way to Answer "Is That Allowed Here?"
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February 21, 2026
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When a project pops up near you, the Use Table helps you sort questions into two buckets fast:
- Is the use allowed? (P / L / m/M / ‡ / blank)
- If it’s “L,” what limitations apply? (read Notes → go to the cited standards)
If you only learn one thing about Durham’s Unified Development Ordinance, make it this:
The Use Table is the ordinance’s master “what’s allowed where” chart. It’s in Article 5 (Use Regulations) , and it’s the fastest way to check whether a use is permitted in a zoning district.
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