NC State's rezoning updated the existing zoning on Centennial to the Campus Master Plan (CMP) district. This district was designed for institutional land such as Centennial, and Centennial was the first application of this new zone district in the City of Raleigh.

The CMP zoning now includes the majority of the land that makes up Centennial Campus west of Centennial Parkway (but did not include Centennial Campus East, formerly known as the Spring Hill District). The new zoning creates a framework for future development of both university buildings and public-private partnership projects, while maintaining open spaces and recreation for the university community, local residents and other visitors.

The CMP zoning establishes a broad framework for an urban learn/live/work/play environment on Centennial that aligns with the academic and research activities of NC State. The opportunities will help NC State advance its mission on behalf of the Raleigh, Research Triangle and statewide communities.

In addition to outlining categories of potential land uses in support of the Centennial Campus vision, the CMP zoning includes height and square footage limits for various districts on the campus; maintains open spaces; and reinforces public connectivity to recreation areas on Centennial Campus, including the <a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/thrive/lake-raleigh/">Lake Raleigh Recreation Area</a>. The zoning framework does not call out specific building locations, footprints or programmatic uses; nor is it representative of a specific plan for development. The CMP zoning simply provides a framework for the university to make future decisions about the development of its campus within the broadly defined zoning parameters.

<h2>The Rezoning Process (Completed in 2021)</h2>
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<th scope="row"><strong>Pre-Application Planning</span></th>
<td>Throughout 2020</td>
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<th scope="row"><strong>First (Pre-Submittal) Neighborhood Meeting</strong></th>
<td>November 17 and 18, 2020</td>
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<th scope="row"><strong>Application Submittal</strong></th>
<td>November 20, 2020</td>
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<th scope="row"><strong>Staff Review and Neighborhood Engagement</strong></th>
<td>Throughout the process</td>
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<th scope="row"><strong>Second Neighborhood Meeting</strong></th>
<td>March 4, 2021 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)</td>
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<th scope="row"><strong>Planning Commission Meetings</strong></th>
<td>March 30 and April 13, 2021</td>
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<th scope="row"><strong>Continued Stakeholder Engagement</strong></th>
<td>Throughout the process</td>
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<th scope="row"><strong>City Council Hearing</strong></th>
<td>May 18, 2021</td>
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<th scope="row"><strong>City Council Approvals</strong></th>
<td>May 18 and June 1, 2021</td>
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<th scope="row"><strong>Council of State Approval</strong></th>
<td>August 3, 2021</td>
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The CMP zoning has been approved by the City of Raleigh and the North Carolina Council of State, and is now in effect.

<h2>Application Materials and Information</h2>
Filings and presentations associated with the CMP Zoning process can be found below.

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<li><a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/centennial-campus-rezoning-application-form.pdf">Zoning Filing (November 20, 2020) — Part 1: Rezoning Application Form [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/centennial-campus-rezoning-master-plan.pdf">Zoning Filing (November 20, 2020) — Part 2: Rezoning Master Plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/centennial-campus-notice-of-neighborhood-meeting.pdf">Notice of Neighborhood Meeting [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/centennial-campus-neighborhood-meeting-presentation-november-2020.pdf">Neighborhood Meetings Presentation (November 17 and 18, 2020) [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/centennial-campus-notice-of-second-neighborhood-meeting.pdf">Notice of Second Neighborhood Meeting [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/centennial-campus-neighborhood-meeting-presentation-march-2021.pdf">Neighborhood Meetings Presentation (March 4, 2021) [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/centennial-campus-cmp-zoning-request-march-2021.pdf">Planning Commission Presentation — CMP Zoning Request (March 30, 2021) [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/centennial-campus-planning-and-street-activation-framework-2021.pdf">Planning Commission Presentation — Planning and Street Activation Framework (April 8, 2021) [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/centennial-campus-city-council-presentation-may-2021.pdf">City Council Presentation (May 18, 2021) [PDF]</a></li>
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For questions, please email <a href="mailto:ncstatezoning@ncsu.edu">ncstatezoning@ncsu.edu</a>.