H281

Restore Down-Zoning/Multiple Municipalities

Introduced·3/4/25

Restores authority to initiate down-zoning in Morehead City, Beaufort, Bogue, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, and Newport.

This bill restores the authority to initiate down-zoning in Morehead City, Beaufort, Bogue, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, and Newport. Down-zoning refers to zoning ordinances that decrease development density, reduce permitted land uses, or create nonconformities. The bill applies retroactively to December 11, 2024, affecting any ordinances adopted since then.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary III Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 5, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 5, 2025

House

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

Mar 4, 2025

House

Filed