S.493

Land Use Clarification and Changes

Chamber Passed·5/6/25

North Carolina S493 clarifies land use rights, allows schools in commercial zones, and eliminates municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction.

North Carolina S493 amends land use regulations to allow schools to be sited via special use permits in areas zoned for commercial use. It clarifies that use rights on property are not extinguished by the approval of additional use rights. The bill eliminates municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction, specifying that cities can no longer extend their planning and development regulation beyond their corporate limits. It also details procedures for the transfer of jurisdiction, including notice requirements and the handling of vested rights. Effective dates vary based on county population.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 44–1 · May 6, 2025
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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12 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

May 1, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

May 1, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

May 6, 2025

Senate

Amend Adopted A1

May 6, 2025

Senate

Passed 2nd Reading

May 6, 2025

Senate

Passed 3rd Reading