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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate2025-03-25

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Plain Language Summary

This bill repeals a 2024 law that restricted local governments' ability to reduce zoning density (down-zone) and restores their previous authority to do so. The bill applies retroactively, meaning any ordinances affected by the 2024 restriction would revert to their pre-December 11, 2024 status.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that local communities should have control over their own zoning decisions and land use planning.
• •They contend that down-zoning authority allows cities and counties to preserve neighborhood character, manage growth responsibly, and respond to community preferences without state-level restrictions.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents argue that down-zoning restrictions were put in place to address housing affordability and supply challenges by limiting local governments' ability to reduce housing density.
• •They contend that restoring down-zoning authority could make it harder to develop affordable housing and contribute to housing shortages in North Carolina.