S.27

Restore Down-Zoning Auth./Multiple Counties

Introduced·1/29/25

Restores down-zoning authority in specified North Carolina counties.

The bill restores the authority to initiate down-zoning in ten North Carolina counties, effective retroactively to December 11, 2024. Down-zoning refers to zoning changes that reduce development density or permitted land uses. The bill specifies that down-zoning amendments must have written consent from all affected property owners unless initiated by local government. This change applies to Bertie, Camden, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Tyrrell Counties and their municipalities.

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History

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Filed