North Carolina S493 clarifies land use rights, allows schools in commercial zones, and eliminates municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction.

North Carolina S493 amends land use regulations to allow schools to be sited via special use permits in areas zoned for commercial use. It clarifies that use rights on property are not extinguished by the approval of additional use rights. The bill eliminates municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction, specifying that cities can no longer extend their planning and development regulation beyond their corporate limits. It also details procedures for the transfer of jurisdiction, including notice requirements and the handling of vested rights. Effective dates vary based on county population.

North Carolina S493 clarifies land use rights, allows schools in commercial zones, and eliminates municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction.

North Carolina S493 amends land use regulations to allow schools to be sited via special use permits in areas zoned for commercial use. It clarifies that use rights on property are not extinguished by the approval of additional use rights. The bill eliminates municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction, specifying that cities can no longer extend their planning and development regulation beyond their corporate limits. It also details procedures for the transfer of jurisdiction, including notice requirements and the handling of vested rights. Effective dates vary based on county population.