H263

Down-Zoning/Person & Durham Cos

Introduced·3/3/25

Restores authority to initiate down-zoning in Durham and Person Counties and the Cities of Durham and Roxboro.

This bill restores the authority to initiate down-zoning in Durham and Person Counties and the Cities of Durham and Roxboro. Down-zoning refers to zoning ordinances that decrease development density or reduce permitted land uses. The bill applies retroactively to December 11, 2024, affecting property owners whose properties are subject to down-zoning amendments. The act is effective immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary III Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 4, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 4, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 3, if favorable, Housing and Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 3, 2025

House

Filed