S.198

Restore Down-Zoning Auth./Multiple Counties

Introduced·2/27/25

Restores down-zoning authority in Chatham, Durham, and Wake Counties, North Carolina.

This bill restores the authority to initiate down-zoning in Chatham, Durham, and Wake Counties, North Carolina. Down-zoning refers to zoning ordinances that decrease development density or permitted land uses. The bill applies retroactively to December 11, 2024, and mandates that any down-zoning amendments must have the written consent of all affected property owners.

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Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
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History

Mar 3, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 3, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Filed