The SRP District is established to provide an area for business and scientific research and development, for training, and for production of prototype products, plans or designs in a low-density, open, campus-like setting. The purpose of such production is limited to research, development or evaluation of the merits of those products, plans or designs. The district is intended to accommodate research facilities, pilot plants, prototype production facilities and other manufacturing operations that require the continual or recurrent application of research knowledge and activity as an integral part of the manufacturing process. Offices and support services are allowed.

(County Only) The SRP-C District is established to allow for the continued growth and development of science research parks which serve as economic drivers for Durham County and the larger region. Development in the SRP-C District shall be designed for a mix of integrated, compatible uses built at moderate-to-high intensities. The concentration of activities in the district shall be supported by access to open space and amenities that encourage biking, transit use, and pedestrian activity. To create architectural variety and visual interest, the intent of the district regulations is to allow for design flexibility.

The SRP-C District is designed for use on sites within science research parks that have access to major thoroughfares, and other similar high-volume rights-of-way, and are shown as commercial nodes in the Comprehensive Plan.