S.136

Restore Down-Zoning Auth./Rutherford Co

Introduced·2/24/25

Restores authority to initiate down-zoning in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

The bill restores the authority to initiate down-zoning in Rutherford County and its municipalities. Down-zoning refers to zoning ordinances that decrease development density, reduce permitted land uses, or create nonconformities. The bill specifies that such amendments cannot be enacted without the written consent of all affected property owners, unless initiated by local government. This act applies retroactively to December 11, 2024.

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History

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Feb 24, 2025

Senate

Filed