S.833

Restore Down-Zoning Char/Meck & Others

Introduced·4/23/26

Restores down-zoning authority in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, and certain towns in North Carolina.

The bill restores the authority to initiate down-zoning in Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, and the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville. It modifies the zoning regulations to require written consent from all affected property owners for down-zoning amendments, unless initiated by the local government. The changes apply retroactively to ordinances adopted after December 11, 2024.

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Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Apr 27

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 27

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Apr 23

Senate

Filed