Raleigh Board of Adjustment, August 10, 2026
Approves Neighborhood transition variances for Walnut Creek multifamily at Avent Ferry Road, unanimous
What happened
The Raleigh Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit (BOA 0036-2026) for the Wake County Animal Center on 24 acres of a 110-acre parcel at 7800 Battle Bridge Road, a 56,000-sq-ft shelter, on a unanimous 4-0 vote.
- Jurisdiction
- Raleigh, NC
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- August 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Deferral of variance at 2716 Town Ridge Court
Variance case B08-002-2026 at 2716 Town Ridge Court, on old business since March, deferred again to the next meeting with instruction to notify neighbors; applicant will either proceed or withdraw next month.
- Applicant to submit envelopes/notice to neighbors before next meeting
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Raleigh Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit (BOA 0036-2026) for the Wake County Animal Center on 24 acres of a 110-acre parcel at 7800 Battle Bridge Road, a 56,000-sq-ft shelter, on a unanimous 4-0 vote.
Key Decisions (6)
Deferral of variance at 2716 Town Ridge Court
Withdrawal of appeal BOA 42-26
Continuance of appeal BOA 50-2026 (homeless shelter)
Special use permit for Wake County Animal Center at 7800 Battle Bridge Road
Variances for addition and generator at 2504 Kenmore Drive
Neighborhood transition variances for Walnut Creek multifamily at Avent Ferry Road
Development Activity (3)
Wake County Animal Center
Other
Residential addition and generator at 2504 Kenmore Drive
Residential
Walnut Creek multifamily (student housing)
Residential
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
A ~280-unit student housing community (Kennedy Wilson's Walnut Creek) is…
Housing Demand
An undeveloped property proposed for about 200 dwelling units abuts…
Commercial Demand
Wake County is relocating its animal shelter to a much…
Who Spoke (17)
On the record: the chair, 3 board members, a staff member, 3 applicant's representatives, and 4 witnesses.
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