As North Carolina transitioned to a 21st-century economy, many former industrial and commercial sites were left behind. These sites, often former factories, mills, and fleet maintenance locations, may have soil or groundwater that has been contaminated by one or more … Read more
When property shifts from one jurisdiction to another, whether by annexation, deannexation, or a change in extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), it usually becomes subject to a different set of regulations. The method by which the old regulations make way for the … Read more
Imagine, if you will: A long, contentious hearing over a controversial variance request has finally come to a close. The Board took careful steps to follow appropriate procedures related to notice, impartiality, and communication between board members and the public. … Read more
On August 15, 2022, a two-year-long state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic came to an end in North Carolina. Among the effects of the end of the state of emergency is an end to extensions (and in some … Read more
N.C. General Statute 160D-903(a) prevents zoning ordinances in county and municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction from affecting “property used for bona fide farm purposes.” This statute also blocks zoning regulations in these same areas from applying to buildings or structures used for … Read more
Quasi-judicial zoning decisions can be confusing creatures: They are zoning decisions, but they function in some ways like court cases. They require an elected or appointed board to make a decision about a proposed development project, but the board’s discretion … Read more