S.185

Restore Down-Zoning/Forsyth Co

Introduced·2/26/25

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

The bill restores the authority to initiate down-zoning in Forsyth 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 down-zoning 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, and only affects Forsyth County and its municipalities.

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History

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Feb 26, 2025

Senate

Filed