If you're looking to access the Durham Planning Portal, you'll need to first login. To do this, follow these simple steps:
How to login to the Durham Planning Portal
The Durham Planning Portal is a digital tool that helps planning staff track and manage development applications. To access the Portal, you need to login first. Here's how to do it:
1. Go to http://www.durhamplanningportal.com/.
2. In the top left corner of the page, click on "Login."
3. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields, and click on "Log In."
4. You will now be taken to the main page of the Portal.
To access your account information, click on "My Account." There you can view all of your submitted applications, as well as any keyword searches you have made on the Portal. You can also reset your password if you have forgotten it.
How to find your ward or district
Durham Planning Portal is divided into wards and districts. To find your ward or district, use the dropdown menu on the top left of the home screen.
Once you have located your ward or district, you can use the links to the right to login and access your account information or view recent planning updates from your district.
How to create a plan
If you are not already a Durham planner, you can create an account on the Planning Portal. Once you have registered, enter your email address and password in the login fields at the top of this page. Follow the instructions below to get started.
How to view and edit your plan
To view and edit your Durham Planning Portal plan, you will need to login. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Log in to the Durham Planning Portal at https://planningportal.durhamnc.gov/.
2. On the Home page of the Planning Portal, click on My Account in the top right corner.
3. Click on the Edit Plan link in the left column.
4. Enter your user name and password in the appropriate fields and click OK. Your plan will now be displayed on the page.
How to comment on plans
If you are a Durham resident, business owner, or just interested in the city's plans, you can join the discussion by commenting on plans. The Planning Portal is a great resource for finding out about proposed changes and how to voice your opinion. Here are a few tips for commenting:
· Enter your name and email address so you can receive notification of new posts. You will not be subscribed if you do not enter these details.
· Use active language when commenting - this will help give your comments more weight. For example, use "I support" or "I oppose" instead of just "yes" or "no."
· Keep your comments concise - we want to be able to read them all without feeling overwhelmed. Lengthy comments will not be posted.
· Make sure your comments are relevant to the specific post - they should not be general comments about the city or its planning process as they will not be accepted. This includes posts that are off-topic, inflammatory, or disrespectful. If you feel that your comment has been taken out of context please message us before leaving a negative rating so that we can investigate.
How to submit a new plan or amendment
If you are submitting a new plan or amendment, please follow these steps:
1. Log in to the Durham Planning Portal.
2. Click "Submit a new plan or amendment" under the "Planning" tab.
3. Fill out the form and click "Submit."
How to contact Durham Planning about your plan
If you have a question about the Durham Planning Portal or need to submit a plan amendment, you can contact Durham Planning by emailing [email protected] or calling 919-560-5161. You can also visit the Planning Portal website at www.durhamnc.gov/planning and click on "Contact Us" in the left sidebar to send an email. You can also call us during their business hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.